Blue-eyed Grass 'Suwannee'
Sisyrinchium
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Sisyrinchium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Suwannee |
| Synonym: | Sisyrinchium angustifolium |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Foliage Color:
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Where to Grow:
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Bloom Characteristics:
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Vincent, Alabama
Hobe Sound, Florida
Lecanto, Florida
Miccosukee Cpo, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Jennings, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Croton On Hudson, New York
Greenville, South Carolina
Coppell, Texas
Garland, Texas
Houston, Texas
Seadrift, Texas
Palmyra, Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 4, 2009, Debndal from Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Started from a 4" pot 3 years ago, it is growing in morning sun, dappled sun to shade rest of the day, and it blooms profusely in late March into April. It has been evergreen in my zone 8 garden. The area is fairly dry as it is missed directly by the sprinkler system. It is spreading but not quickly or invasively. I like the lighter blue flowers on this than the Lucerne - they are much brighter. If you like blue eyed grass, this one is far superior to others I have tried. |
| Positive | On Mar 26, 2009, wormfood from Lecanto, FL (Zone 9a) wrote: We just got apiece of this plant last week and I haven't watered it yet. It has 3 flowers that close at night and open again in the morning, cute as a button. I'm planting it in the yard and expecting it to spread. |
