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Blue-Eyed Grass Seeds
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 9
SEEDS PER POUND
354,120
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
BLOOM COLOR
Purple
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 8
HEIGHT
12 inches
WIDTH
10 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Blue-green
FLOWER COLOR
Greenish fading to tan
GROWTH RATE
Moderate
FALL COLOR
Same
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Dry to medium
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
30 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
FLOWER COLOR
Violet
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Well drained, soil pH 5.5 - 7.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
6 - 10
HEIGHT
30 - 40 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
GROWTH RATE
Fast
FALL COLOR
Tan
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Light textured, well drained soils, pH 4.5 - 8.5
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
LATIN NAME
Eragrostis curvula
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
18 inches
WIDTH
12 inches
FLOWER COLOR
White
FALL COLOR
Tan
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
DEER RESISTANT
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Average water
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
9 - 10
HEIGHT
36 - 48 inches
WIDTH
24 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Moist, pH 6.1 - 7.8
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
5 - 11
HEIGHT
6 - 12 inches
WIDTH
12 - 24 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green
FLOWER COLOR
Blue
FALL COLOR
Foliage may turn brown with cold winters
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Average, medium, well-drained soil
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Requires weekly watering during extreme heat for first year
LATIN NAME
Liriope muscari
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 11
HEIGHT
24 inches
FOLIAGE COLOR
Green and white
GROWTH RATE
Fast
SOIL REQUIREMENT
Loam to clay type soils, broad pH range
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
About...
Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) - These Blue Eyed grass seeds are sure to thrill you! As you might expect from the common name, Blue-eyed Grass, this little drought tolerant perennial has grass-like foliage with a blue-purple flower. It is categorized as an ornamental grass, however, it is in the Iris family and good for xeriscaping.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
28 - 35 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Press into soil, do not cover
DEPTH
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
6 - 12 inches
Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum) - These Blue Eyed grass seeds are sure to thrill you! As you might expect from the common name, Blue-eyed Grass, this little drough tolerant perennial has grass-like foliage with a blue-purple flower. It is categorized as an ornamental grass, however, it is in the Iris family. Usually this six petaled flower will begin to flower in April and doesn't stop blooming until the end of July or August. Sow Sisyrinchium bellum seeds if you are looking for a star performer! It works well in rock gardens, cottage gardens, at the front of borders and along pathways or anywhere water conservation is desire for xeriscape landscaping. Use it in woodland areas and allow it to naturalize in informal settings, or for a more traditional setting, combine it with other low-growing ground covers like creeping thyme or a sedum.
How To Grow Blue-eyed Grass From Seed: Sow Sisyrinchium bellum seeds in a sunny to partial shade area. It likes moist but well-drained soil and a light application of low nitrogen fertilizer in early spring. Divide the Blue-eyed Grass plants every 2 - 3 years in the early spring.
Common Questions
How is blue eyed grass used in the landscape?
Blue Eyed Grass is ideal for ground cover, borders, prairies or meadows and cottage gardens.
Do I need to prune back my plants after flowering?
Yes, cut back your blue eyed grass after flowering if you want to keep it from spreading.
Can I divide my blue eyed grass plants?
Yes, blue eyed grass should be divided every 2 – 3 years to revitalize it.
Should I deadhead my spent flowers?
Deadheading spent blooms can also promote a longer bloom period, since it nudges plants into producing additional buds.
Will flowers attract any pollinators to my garden?
Yes, these flowers are appealing to bees, butterflies and other pollinators as well as birds that enjoy eating the seeds.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Cover the seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
10 inches
TEMPERATURE
AVERAGE GERM TIME
LIGHT REQUIRED
DEPTH
SOWING RATE
MOISTURE
Blue Hair Grass (Koeleria glauca) - Drought tolerant Blue Hair grass seed produce both the foliage and flowers that are attractive and enhancing to the landscape, and it is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses. This ornamental grass will only grow to 12 inch tall, producing dense tufts of blue-green leaves. Blue Hair grass is a well-behaved and non-spreading species that is suitable for sunny borders. It forms a low mound of very fine blue-green leaves with a hedgehog appearance. In the spring, flower panicles emerge that are glossy green, and they mature into tan seed heads by midsummer and last through late summer. The flowers preserve well and can be used in dried arrangements. The Blue Hair plant may remain evergreen in mild winter regions. Blue Hair Grass care includes a hard trimming in late winter down to 2 inches to remove dead foliage. In the fall, the flower spikes can be removed to neaten the appearnace of the ornamental grass plant. Can divide in spring or fall.
Blue Hair grass grows easily in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun. It performs the best in lean soils and will not do as well in rich, fertile soil. Koeleria glauca Blue Hair grass is drought tolerant, but it is not tolerant of heavy clay soils, wet soils and shade.