Griggs 1Gal Sisyrinchium bellum 'Arroyo de la Cruz'

Common Name:
Blue-eyed grass Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial Family:
Iridaceae (The Iris Family) Geographic Origin:
California California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
To 1 foot high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
rock gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Purple Exposure:
Full sun Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to little watering Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

Blue-eyed grass is a common but beautiful wildflower, sprinkled over grassy slopes in much of California. It forms clumps of grassy, 6-12 inch, bluish green leaves. Taller, branched stems appear in spring with half to one inch purple blossoms, their centers marked by golden stamens. 'Arroyo de la Cruz' has the largest and darkest flowers of all the typical commercial selections. Unwatered plants may shrivel in summer but are quickly renewed by fall rains. Sun, reasonably well drained soil, moderate to little or no watering. Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less.