Common Name | Blue-eyed grass |
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Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Sisyrinchium |
species | hybrid |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July |
Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 7, 8, 9, 10 |
How Different? | It has showy, large, sky blue flowers, a long bloom time, and it doesn't reseed. |
Landscape Value | Charming as an edging, in borders, in the rock garden, or in parking strips. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 4" / 10" / 6" |
Soil (Garden) | Poor to moderately fertile, well drained. |
Water (Garden) | Low to moderate needs in the garden. Requires good drainage. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | The plant is sterile so it does not seed around. Native. Deer resistant and attracts butterflies. |
Sisyrinchium ‘Devon Skies’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 7-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 4″ / 10″ / 6″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | — |
pH | 6.0 – 7.2 |
Fertility Needs | 75 – 100 ppm |
Notes | Shift to a 4″ before planting to larger sizes. |
Finish Time to 4″ | 10 – 12 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | — |
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