Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Lucerne blue-eyed grass

Closely related to Iris, blue-eyed grass is often mistaken for a graminoid until it comes time to flower: small blue flowers with a bright yellow eye bloom continuously throughout the summer, opening when exposed to sunlight and closing at night or on cloudy days. 'Lucerne' has larger, darker flowers and shorter stems.

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Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Songbirds
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Purple to Black Fruit


North American Distribution


Lucerne blue-eyed grass - Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' from Native Plant Trust