Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' Blue-Eyed Grass
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting seasonal color.
Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' Blue-Eyed Grass offers effortless beauty for any garden space. This variety returns year after year, providing three months of neat, sword-like foliage and a long season of cheerful, deep blue blooms with yellow-starred centers starting in late spring. It is exceptionally easy to grow, requiring minimal care after planting. The foliage remains fresh until the first hard frost, making it an elegant choice for edging, borders, or mixed plantings. It thrives in full sun to light shade, provided the soil is well-drained, offering reliable color and interest.
$12.95
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4.5
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Category Rank
1768
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#1768 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
SKU
48483
Who it's for
- Landscape designers prioritizing long-lasting, continuous seasonal color
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, unique color for borders and rockeries
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, adaptable landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Designers looking for year-round architectural or ornamental foliage
- Landscapers needing high-impact, large-scale floral displays
- Gardeners who prefer low-effort, non-invasive plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Three months of continuous color provides exceptional seasonal value for gardeners.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal attention once established, making it ideal for low-effort landscapes.
Hardiness Range
Broad zone adaptability ensures success across most temperate climate regions.
Foliage Persistence
Sword-like leaves maintain a tidy, fresh appearance until the first frost.
Site Versatility
Thrives in both full sun and partial shade with well-drained soil.
Growth Habit
Compact ten-inch stature fits perfectly into borders or container arrangements.
Key Specs
SKU
48483
Genus
Sisyrinchium
Species
angustifolium
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
10 in
Mature Width
10 in
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Hardiness Zones
3 - 8
Features
- Returns year after year for consistent performance
- Provides three solid months of fresh, neat foliage
- Offers a long season of cheery blue blooms
- Foliage stays fresh until hard frost
- Easy to grow in full sun to light shade conditions
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Sisyrinchium 'Lucerne' for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Reviewers frequently note the plant's robust health upon arrival, suggesting superior nursery stock. The vibrant, true blue flowers provide a delightful splash of color, establishing easily and returning year after year with minimal fuss. This blue eyed grass proves to be a dependable, low maintenance addition to the garden, offering excellent value for its consistent beauty and hardiness.
Know before you buy
This variety provides a long season of deep blue blooms that typically begin in late spring and continue for several months.
It thrives in well-drained soil. Ensuring good drainage is the most important factor for success, as the plant does not tolerate sitting in waterlogged ground.
Yes, it is versatile and performs well in both full sun and light shade. However, you may see slightly more prolific blooming in areas that receive more direct sunlight.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of 10 inches, spacing them about 10 inches apart will create a continuous, neat line of foliage.
Yes, 'Lucerne' is hardy in zones 3 through 8, meaning it is designed to return year after year even in regions with cold winters.
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