Blue-Eyed Grasses
Sisyrinchium spp.
Also known as
Rush lily, Pigroot, Satin flower, Blue-eyed grass
Sisyrinchium bellum (4350730696) by Franco Folini (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter


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Blue-Eyed Grasses Overview
Sisyrinchium is a genus containing over 200 annual and rhizomatous perennial species from the iris family, Iridaceae. They are also known as Blue-Eyed Grass. Some species in this genus are semi-evergreen and some species are classified as threatened or endangered. These are not true grasses, but many species in this genus superficially resemble grasses. They have linear to sword-shaped foliage and grow in a clumping fashion, low to the ground. Flowers are produced on stems with ridged outgrowths, termed winged stems. Flowers are arranged either singly or in clusters of 2-8, on equal length stems called umbels, each surrounded by modified leaves called bracts. Blooms are star or cup-shaped in appearance and may be coloured yellow, purple, pink, blue or white.
Common problems with Blue-Eyed Grasses
How to propagate Blue-Eyed Grasses
Seed
Division
Special features of Blue-Eyed Grasses
Wet sites
Other uses of Blue-Eyed Grasses
Suitable for coastal conditions.