Sisyrinchium Bellum Seeds - Flower Plant

Sisyrinchium bellum, commonly known as Western Blue-Eyed Grass, is a graceful native perennial featuring slender, grass-like foliage and charming star-shaped violet-blue flowers with bright yellow centers. A member of the iris family rather than a true grass, it blooms from late spring through early summer and is an excellent choice for wildflower meadows, borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Features

• Produces delicate violet-blue flowers with bright yellow centers
• Attractive grass-like evergreen foliage
• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and native plant landscapes
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Easy-to-grow native perennial
• Ideal for meadow and naturalized garden plantings
• Low-maintenance and drought tolerant once established

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Sisyrinchium bellum
• Common Name (US): Western Blue-Eyed Grass
• Seed Type / Variety: Blue Flowering Native Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 7–10
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Early Summer
• Sowing Season: February–April or September–November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 14–30 days at 60–70°F (16–21°C); cold stratification for 2–4 weeks is recommended for improved germination. Sow seeds shallowly and keep the soil consistently moist until germination.
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained loamy, sandy, or clay soil with moderate moisture
• Watering Needs: Moderate during establishment; drought tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 8–20 inches tall, 8–12 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart