Sisyrinchium 'Sapphire'
blue-eyed grass 'Sapphire'
A dwarf, semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm tall, forming a compact clump of grass-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces a succession of violet-blue flowers with a small yellow eye
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Sisyrinchium can be annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming a clump of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying solitary or clustered, star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden or alpine trough in soil that does not dry out. May have the potential to become a nuisance as seeds prolifically
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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