Also known as Blue-eyed Grass · 464 gardener saves
Sisyrinchium: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Sisyrinchium, the genus most gardeners know as blue-eyed grass. We track 14 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 12 most-saved Sisyrinchium varieties
Of 14 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedLucerne Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
#2 most savedSuwannee Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium nashii 'Suwannee'
#3 most savedWestern Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium bellum
Yellow Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'
Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Devon Skies Blue-Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium x hybrida 'Devon Skies'
Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium brachypus
Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium striatum
Golden-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium californicum
White Bermuda Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium bermudianum 'Album'
Golden-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium littorale
Yellow Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium convolutum
Browse all 14 Sisyrinchium varieties →
How to grow Sisyrinchium
What the Sisyrinchium varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 14 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Sisyrinchium year
- DivideMarch and September100% of varieties
Divide congested clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
- Spring CleanupFebruary and March93% of varieties
Remove old, brown foliage before new growth begins
- DeadheadMay and June64% 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
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Spray with insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning foliage | Ensure well-draining soil and reduce watering |
| Bulb mites | Weak, rotting bulbs with fine webbing | Treat with appropriate miticides and ensure good drainage |
| Slugs | Chewed edges on leaves | Apply organic slug bait or use beer traps |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning of foliage | Improve drainage and reduce watering frequency |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply sulfur fungicide |
| Leaf spot | Brown or black spots on foliage | Remove affected leaves and apply fungicide if necessary |
Making more Sisyrinchium
Division
- Divide clumps in early spring or fall.
- Replant divisions immediately at same depth for best results.
Seed
- Tuck seeds into moist soil in early spring.
- 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 14 distinct Sisyrinchium varieties. The most popular — ranked by 464 real gardener saves — 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.
Keep exploring
Design with Sisyrinchium in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
