Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Blue-eyed Grass: Featured Plant of The Day

Sisyrinchium bermudianum
 Blue-eyed Grass


Type    Perennial
Hardy range    5A to 8B
Height    8" to 10" / 20cm to 25cm
Spread    8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun


Bloom Color    Blue
Bloom Time    Spring and Summer

Environment
This plant tolerates some salt.
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

Culture Notes
Do not allow this plant to dry out during the growing season.  It self-sows readily, and division is recommended after its long flowering season.  The blue star-like blossoms of S. bermudianum really stand out against its dark green foliage.