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Sisyrinchium

Sisyrinchium, the genus most gardeners know as blue-eyed grass. We track 17 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.

17 varieties5 speciesZones 4–10Mostly full sun

The 15 most-saved Sisyrinchium varieties

Lucerne Blue-eyed Grass#1 most saved

Lucerne Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'

Suwannee Blue-eyed Grass#2 most saved

Suwannee Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee'

Blue-eyed Grass#3 most saved

Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium brachypus

Western Blue-eyed Grass

Western Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium bellum

Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass

Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Puerto Yellow Blue-eyed Grass

Puerto Yellow Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'

Devon Skies Blue-Eyed Grass

Devon Skies Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium x hybrida 'Devon Skies'

Golden-eyed Grass

Golden-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium californicum

White Bermuda Blue-eyed Grass

White Bermuda Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Album'

Pale Yellow-eyed Grass

Pale Yellow-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium striatum 'Mrs Spivey'

Yellow Blue-eyed Grass

Yellow Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium convolutum

Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass

Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium campestre

White Blue-Eyed Grass

White Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium albidum

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium idahoense

Wayne's Dwarf Sisyrinchium

Sisyrinchium bellum 'Wayne's Dwarf'

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5 species of Sisyrinchium

Each one is a parent of the varieties above.

Western Blue-eyed Grass

Western Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium bellum

Golden-eyed Grass

Golden-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium californicum

White Blue-Eyed Grass

White Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium albidum

Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass

Prairie Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium campestre

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium idahoense

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How to grow Sisyrinchium

Whats common across all Sisyrinchium varieties in our catalog — drawn from the care records of the 17 most-grown of them.

The Sisyrinchium year

  • DivideApril and October100% of varieties

    Divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor

  • Spring CleanupMarch and April88% of varieties

    Remove old, brown foliage before new growth begins

  • DeadheadJune and July65% of varieties

    Remove spent flowers to prevent aggressive self-seeding and keep tidy.

Do

  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
  • Water during dry spells 🌱
  • Water regularly during dry periods 🌱
  • Divide clumps every 3-4 years
  • Water regularly to keep soil moist 🌱

Avoid

  • Avoid overwatering, which can cause root rot ❌
  • Overwater to prevent root rot ❌
  • Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
  • Overwater to avoid root rot ❌

What goes wrong with Sisyrinchium

ProblemWhat you'll seeWhat to do
AphidsSticky residue and distorted leavesSpray with insecticidal soap or neem oil
Root rotWilting and browning foliageEnsure well-draining soil and reduce watering
Spider MitesFine webbing and stippled foliage during hot, dry summer weather.Increase local airflow and spray leaf undersides thoroughly with water.
Spider mitesFine webbing and stippled foliage during hot dry spells.Increase localized humidity and spray undersides of leaves with water.
Root rotWilting and browning of foliageImprove drainage and reduce watering frequency
Powdery mildewWhite powder on leavesImprove air circulation and apply sulfur fungicide
Root RotYellowing foliage, soft decaying crown tissue, and sudden plant collapse.Improve soil drainage immediately and remove waterlogged organic matter.

Making more Sisyrinchium

Division

  1. Divide clumps in early spring or fall.
  2. Replant divisions immediately at same depth for best results.

Seed

  1. Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring.
  2. Keep soil consistently moist for germination, which takes about 2-3 weeks.

Sisyrinchium questions

How many types of Sisyrinchium are there?

The Sow catalog tracks 17 distinct Sisyrinchium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 566 real gardeners — are shown first above.

What zones does Sisyrinchium grow in?

Across its varieties, Sisyrinchium covers USDA Zones 4–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.

When does Sisyrinchium bloom?

Most Sisyrinchium varieties bloom in late spring to early summer, late spring, mid-spring. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.

Which Sisyrinchium should I choose?

Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.

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