Sisyrinchium bellum - Blue Eyed Grass (Plant)

Excellent meadow plant, prefers sun and regular moisture during winter and spring until flowering. Goes dormant in summer, losing some or all of its leaves, and returns with winter rains. Plant Characteristics Family Name Iridaceae Species Name Sisyrinchium bellum Common Name Blue Eyed Grass Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Blue, Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months March, April, May Evergreen/Deciduous Summer deciduous/dormant Height by Width 1.5ft. x 1ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Western California; to Oregon, Mexico Natural Habitat Open, generally moist, grassy areas, woodland; bel