| | | Family | Iridaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 5a - 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 'Sapphire' (blue-eyed grass) bears medium blue blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant has deep green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |