Perennial flower
Blue-eyed Grass plant profile
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Blue-eyed Grass
An iris-family perennial that grows from rhizomes in full sun to partial shade and likes moist to average soil; it does not tolerate drought or dry soil. Propagate by seed or division, and divide every few years to keep plants healthy.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 6 to 12 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Blue-eyed Grass, Narrowleaf Blue-eyed Grass)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.