
Blue-Eyed Grass (Lucerne)
Sisyrinchium Angustifolium Lucerne
Add a dazzling splash of deep blue to your garden with the charming 'Lucerne' Blue-Eyed Grass, a resilient perennial that brings vibrant color without demanding constant attention.
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About this plant
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne', commonly known as Blue-Eyed Grass, is a delightful, compact perennial that forms neat clumps of grass-like foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. From late spring through early summer, it boasts an abundance of star-shaped, iridescent blue flowers, each adorned with a bright yellow eye that truly captivates the eye. Despite its delicate appearance, 'Lucerne' Blue-Eyed Grass is remarkably tough and adaptable, thriving in a variety of conditions once established. Its slender, upright leaves provide fine texture, complementing larger plants while offering a beautiful contrast in mixed perennial beds. This low-maintenance gem is also known for its continuous blooming, ensuring a prolonged period of color in your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Generally low maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if desired. Divide clumps every few years in spring to maintain vigor.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 8-12 inches
- Mature width
- 6-12 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium; tolerates some drought once established.
- Growth rate
- Medium