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Western Blue Eyed Grass Seeds

Sisyrinchium bellum

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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 Sisyrinchium Bellum 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 Sisyrinchium Bellum seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: California Blue-eyed Grass

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium bellum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

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

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 22,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring

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DESCRIPTION

Native to the western states, this blue-eyed beauty creates a delightful atmosphere wherever it travels. The grass-like perennial actually belongs to the iris family.
This native species was formally published in Carl Linnaeus' 1753 publication, Species Plantarum. Though it appears to be a type of grass, it actually belongs to the iris family. Well known botanist Theodore Payne, known for his research of plants in the American West, was the first to introduce this plant to gardeners.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the Sisyrinchium Bellum 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 Sisyrinchium Bellum seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: California Blue-eyed Grass

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium bellum

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

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

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert

Seeds per Ounce: 22,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 4 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 4 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun

Height: 9 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring

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