LIGHT: Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.
| Description | Clusters of dainty violet-blue flowers on short stalks embellish dark green, grass-like foliage for a beautiful late spring display. Forms a gently spreading, compact clump. Excellent for garden borders, tucked among rockery or near the edge of a pond. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Edging |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Clematis (Clematis); Plumbago (Plumbago); New Zealand Flax (Phormium); Lantana (Lantana); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Provide evenly moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular moisture but tolerates dry conditions. Remove old foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. Clumps may be divided every 2 to 3 years in early spring. |
| History | A native of the southeast U.S. |
| Lore | Often considered an ornamental grass due to its foliage texture, blue-eyed grass is actually in the Iris family. |