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Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchiumfuscatum

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sisyrinchium (sis-ee-RINK-ee-um)
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Species
fuscatum (FUS-kah-tum)
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Synonym
Sisyrinchium arenicola
Sisyrinchium incrustatum
Sisyrinchium rufipes
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Halifax, Massachusetts

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