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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination is slow and could take 1 - 6 months at 15°c.

Native to: Arizonia, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern California, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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Sisyrinchium idahoenseSisyrinchium idahoense

Idaho Blue-eyed Grass

In Stock: 0.075 lb (Total:0.075lb)

Sisyrinchium idahoense

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Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

309,969

Quantity:

0.08 lb

Collected in:

Oregon
Peoria

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837685

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 30 days

Germination: sow seed 1/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination is slow and could take 1 - 6 months at 15°c.

Native to: Arizonia, British Columbia, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Northern California, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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Introduced

Discover the enchanting Sisyrinchium idahoense, commonly known as Idaho Blue-eyed Grass, a captivating perennial member of the Iris family that defies the ordinary with its striking beauty. Despite its common name, this plant isn't actually a grass, but a delightful, small iris relative. It showcases slender, grass-like leaves and vibrant, bluish-violet flowers with sunny yellow centers that dazzle from April to July. Ideal for wet meadows, rain gardens, and damp lawns, this versatile plant thrives in moist to wet soils and full sun, but can endure periods of dryness, making it low maintenance. Native to regions stretching from British Columbia to New Mexico, this perennial evokes the mystery of meadows with its enchanting blooms that open at dawn and close by midday, later forming seed capsules that softly rattle in the wind. Perfect for pollinators, Idaho Blue-eyed Grass supports beneficial insects like butterflies and bees, ensuring your garden bursts with life. Easily propagated by seed or division, this resilient beauty will flourish in your landscape, spreading gentle blue hues as it expands over time, creating a magical tapestry in any garden setting.