About
Sisyrinchium littorale, the coastal blue-eyed grass, is an ornamental, rhizomatous perennial producing the characteristic narrow, sword-shaped leaves and star-shaped flowers of the genus in a coastal meadow form. A rewarding plant for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Sisyrinchium are annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming clumps of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.