White Blue-Eyed Grass
(Sisyrinchium albidum)
White Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium albidum)
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Frank Mayfield
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Photo by: Frank Mayfield | License Type: CC BY-SA 2.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 | Uploader: Tortie tude | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Sisyrinchium_albidum_3.jpg | Notes: {{Information| |Description = ;Scientific name: ''[[Sium suave]]'' var. ''nipponicum'' *{{ja|ヌマゼリ、サワゼリ}} Place:Botanical Gardens Faculty of Science Osaka City University,Osaka,Japan |Source = KENPEI's photo |Date = 2008-07-26 |Autho |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Sisyrinchium albidum, commonly known as White Blue-eyed Grass, is a perennial herb native to meadows, prairies, and open woodlands of the East-Central United States. This species is part of the Iris family and is not a true grass, despite its name and grass-like appearance. It typically grows 0.2 to 0.5 meters in height and has narrow, stiff leaves that are 0.5 to 1 mm wide. The plant features small, star-shaped flowers that are white to violet and measure 8–10 mm long, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are quite showy despite their size and can add a delicate touch to garden settings. The fruit is a capsule that is 2–4 mm long and a pale yellow-green when mature.
White Blue-eyed Grass is appreciated for its low maintenance and the subtle beauty of its flowers. It is often used in wildflower gardens, meadows, and as a border plant in cultivated gardens. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade and prefers medium amounts of water with well-drained soils. While it is not particularly prone to diseases, overwatering can lead to root rot. It is a good choice for gardeners looking to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.CC BY-SA 4.0
White Blue-eyed Grass is appreciated for its low maintenance and the subtle beauty of its flowers. It is often used in wildflower gardens, meadows, and as a border plant in cultivated gardens. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade and prefers medium amounts of water with well-drained soils. While it is not particularly prone to diseases, overwatering can lead to root rot. It is a good choice for gardeners looking to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.25-0.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Meadows, prairies, and open woodlands of the East-Central United States
Other Names
Common Names: White Blueeyed Grass
Scientific Names: Sisyrinchium albidum , Sisyrinchium scabrellum , Sisyrinchium asheianum , Sisyrinchium hastile , Sisyrinchium bermudiana var. albidum , Sisyrinchium bermudianum var. albidum , Sisyrinchium floridanum , Sisyrinchium niveum
GBIF Accepted Name: Sisyrinchium albidum Raf.