eastern blue-eyed grass
Sisyrinchium atlanticum
USDA zones4 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 18 inches tall6 to 8 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Eastern blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium atlanticum) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average to wet, sandy soil. Its grass-like clumps have pale-green leaves. Loose clusters of pale-blue, yellow-centered flowers open on flattened stems, and bees visit them.
Pairs well with Swamp milkweed, Big bluestem, and Royal fern.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 25 more places. See all 29
AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, and VT; NS.