Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

'Lucerne' Blue-eyed Grass

Bright blue, star-shaped flowers with gold centers rise above fine, semi-evergreen, iris-like foliage from May to June. Use it at the front of a border, in rock gardens, to line pathways or at the woodland's edge. Excellent for edging.

Benefits:

Important nectar source for pollinators

Provides good cover for small wildlife

Cardinals, song sparrows, house finches and other songbirds eat the seed.

Bright blue flowers with gold centers are good cut flowers

Deer resistant plant that thrives in full sun

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun but tolerates light shade.

Will freely self-seed in optimum growing conditions.

Plants may be sheared back after bloom to avoid any unwanted self-seeding and/or to tidy foliage for remaining part of the growing season.

Divide every 2-3 years to keep plantings vigorous.

Height 8-10 Inches

Spread 8-10 Inches

Native Range Grassy openings; Newfoundland to Minnesota south to Texas and Florida.

Native Trivia Sisyrinchium is native to sand plain prairies, one of the world's most imperiled ecotypes. Places like Cape Cod or the Jersey Pine Barrens are delicate ecosystems home to this and many other rare and endangered species.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

"This little blue flower is a major source of nectar for native bees and other pollinators, such as butterflies."

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Filtered Shade • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Average	Attracts Wildlife • Beneficial insects • Mammals • Butterflies
Bloom Time • Summer • Late Spring / Early Summer	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant	Habitat Collection • Butterfly • Songbird	Foliage Color • Green
Uses • Edging • Ground cover • Rock garden