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Sisyrinchium idahoense var. bellum

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.