Idaho Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium idahoense) Seed Packet WW

A charming little member of the Iris family with the tell-tale, flattened, grass-like foliage that is typical of this family. Flowering stems culminate in clusters of one to five flowers. Sweet, purplish-blue blooms, with a bright yellow eye, are up to 1 inch across. Blooms open in the bright light of day and close in darkness of night. This low-grower is wonderful at the front of a border mixed with other demure perennials. Good in rock gardens. Also great along pond or bog edges, as this species does well at handling excess moisture. Deciduous. Deer-resistant.

• Family: Iridaceae
• Per/Ann: Perennial
• Sun/Shade: Sun/partial shade
• Zones: 4a to 9b
• Bloom time: mid spring – mid summer.
• Habitat: Open sites, moist meadows. OK with sites that dry during summer.
• Height: 8” to 16”
• Stratification: populations differ in requirements. long-12 weeks
• Planting depth: surface to very shallow
• Seeding rate:

     Broadcasting: approx 60 seeds/sq ft

     Small pots/Spots in situ: a small “pinch” per pot/spot

Can be naturally or artificially stratified. Stratifying in the fridge in a bag of moist medium will necessitate broadcast planting after strat due to small seed size. Fall planted seed will not germinate until temps warm in the spring.

Packet contains approx. 300 seeds

Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes