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Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

3.80 (5 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers consistently moist soil, though it must be well-drained. Though established plants tolerate some drought, watering during especially dry weather will improve its blooming. Unless cut back after blooming, this plant will self-sow. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, round seed pods will develop that mature from green to black. When ripe, they will contain mature black seeds. Remove the ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Crush the dried pods slightly to open them, then separate the seed from the plant material. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Narrowleaf Blue-Eyed Grass, Blue-Eyed Grass

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 29,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 6 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring

Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds 3.0
Review By Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds

Only one in stock....again!

The company lists a lot of things but most of what I want is always out of stock. Packaging still impossible to open and unnecesssary as paper is just as good as plastic coated metal for storing seeds. The plastic zip lock is impossible to open and the metal packets, while pretty, need to be cut open with a scissors. What is the point?

I am sorry you do not like the resealable mylar packets. These packets keep the seeds fresh for years!

Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Very happy

Very satisfied

I want to say that I will definitely recommend this company. I received my seeds quickly and well packaged. I can't wait to plant them! I saw blue eyed grass for the first time when we camped and enjoyed it so much I just had to find seeds to plant at home so happy.

Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By john dahl

blue-eyed grasses

the waiting time for availability of these seeds kept me on edge - that i may not receive any
i hope for some plant specimens for summer . utah valley may not be prime location but i have hopes

Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds 5.0
Review By Janice Swanson

Stout Blue Eyed Grass

Adding a grass garden to my yard. This will be an awesome addition.

Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds 1.0
Review By Shawnda Jacobs

I so wish these would grow here

I've tried to get these to grow three different times with seeds from three different companies in two different locations. Bummer. I must move on to something else.

Blue-eyed Grass can exhibit a double dormancy trait which is a means of survival for the species. You may see them appear later on when you are not expecting them to show up!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~150 Seeds) $3.75 -+
1/64 Oz Mylar (0.44g) $7.96 $5.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $14.40 $9.60 -+
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $42.00 $28.00 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~29,000 Seeds) $120.00 $80.00 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $480.00 $320.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

While short in stature, this plant's violet-blue blossoms simply pop with color. The leaves of this native perennial look like grass, but it is actually a forb and belongs to the iris family.
Though it appears to be a type of grass, it actually belongs to the iris family. This native species was formally published in Carl Linnaeus' 1753 publication, Species Plantarum. The species name "angustifolium" means "narrow-leaved," a reference to the plant's blade-like foliage. Though not officially so, many consider this species to be the national flower of Bermuda.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers consistently moist soil, though it must be well-drained. Though established plants tolerate some drought, watering during especially dry weather will improve its blooming. Unless cut back after blooming, this plant will self-sow. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, round seed pods will develop that mature from green to black. When ripe, they will contain mature black seeds. Remove the ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Crush the dried pods slightly to open them, then separate the seed from the plant material. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Narrowleaf Blue-Eyed Grass, Blue-Eyed Grass

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 29,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 6 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring

Reviews

3.80
Global Rating: 3.80 from 5 reviews
3.0

Review By Stout Blue Eyed Grass Seeds

Only one in stock....again!

The company lists a lot of things but most of what I want is always out of stock. Packaging still impossible to open and unnecesssary as paper is just as good as plastic coated metal for storing seeds. The plastic zip lock is impossible to open and the metal packets, while pretty, need to be cut open with a scissors. What is the point?

I am sorry you do not like the resealable mylar packets. These packets keep the seeds fresh for years!

5.0

Review By Very happy

Very satisfied

I want to say that I will definitely recommend this company. I received my seeds quickly and well packaged. I can't wait to plant them! I saw blue eyed grass for the first time when we camped and enjoyed it so much I just had to find seeds to plant at home so happy.

5.0

Review By john dahl

blue-eyed grasses

the waiting time for availability of these seeds kept me on edge - that i may not receive any
i hope for some plant specimens for summer . utah valley may not be prime location but i have hopes

5.0

Review By Janice Swanson

Stout Blue Eyed Grass

Adding a grass garden to my yard. This will be an awesome addition.

1.0

Review By Shawnda Jacobs

I so wish these would grow here

I've tried to get these to grow three different times with seeds from three different companies in two different locations. Bummer. I must move on to something else.

Blue-eyed Grass can exhibit a double dormancy trait which is a means of survival for the species. You may see them appear later on when you are not expecting them to show up!