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western blue-eyed grass

western blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium bellum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 10b

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A delicate California native perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage and small, bright blue flowers with yellow centers. It thrives in dry conditions and is excellent for rock gardens and native plantings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Iridaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Notable Cultivars

The species itself is the most commonly cultivated form; it is prized for its consistent blue flowers and native California heritage.

Companion Planting

Plants well with