Sisyrinchium 'Suwannee' is a charming perennial prized for its delicate, iris-like flowers that bloom in shades of yellow, often with hints of blue or purple. This low-growing plant is perfect for edging sunny borders, rock gardens, or naturalized areas. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, providing a splash of color from late spring to early summer. Sisyrinchium is also attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Ships as a Landscape-Ready Plug 6 Plant Minimum
Sisyrinchium 'Suwannee'
Common Name: Suwannee blue-eyed grass
Type: Perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Zone: 6 to 9
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Bloom Description: Yellow, blue, purple
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Low to medium
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Edging, borders, rock gardens, naturalized areas
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Tolerate: Deer, drought, dry soil
Blue Eyed Grass 'Lucerne' (Sisyrinchum angustifolium)
Ornamental Features
Suwannee Blue-Eyed Grass has masses of beautiful sky blue star-shaped flowers with lemon yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its glossy narrow leaves remain lime green in color throughout the season.
Planting Info
Suwannee Blue-Eyed Grass will grow to be about 10 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 12 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
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