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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