| | | Family | Iridaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Sisyrinchium idahoense var. bellum (blue-eyed grass) bears medium blue blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, waterfront and wild flower. | | Special Characteristics | Sisyrinchium idahoense var. bellum has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |