I have the appearance of grass but my profusion of seven petaled clear blue flowers with bright yellow centres in spring and summer let the world know I am actually a tiny iris.
My common name "Blue-eyed Grass" derives from the eye like appearance of my flowers with lightly striped petals that darken toward the centre giving them an eye like appearance.
I work well in rockeries and tucked into all sorts of corners in the garden. Adaptable I can even be planted in lawns where I will blend right in adding colour to break up the green.
Hardy I am tolerant of both frost and dry conditions.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
My masses of bright blue flowers form a neat clump on top of my grass-like foliage in spring and summer
Easy to grow with a small rounded form I am ideal for rockeries, borders and beside pathways
My blooms are rich in pollen and nectar attracting bees and other beneficial insects
Features
I thrive in full sun and tolerate shade
Height: 0.3m Width: 0.3m(Size at point of sale approx. 20cm including pot)
I tolerate dryness and require minimal water once established
Tolerant of most soils, frost and light foot traffic I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting
Plant features
Coastal tolerant
Blue flowers
Green foliage
Flowers Jan-Feb, Sep-Dec
Plant me:
- In garden beds and general landscaping
- In pots and other containers
- In hanging baskets
Tips for success
Fertilise me in early spring and remove spent foliage to maintain healthy growth
Plant at least 0.2m apart.
Choose a full sun to partly shaded position.
Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.
Choose whether you are planting in the garden or a pot to receive guidance built from this plant's light, water, habit and use information.
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