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Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' (Blue-eye grass 'Lucerne')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.25m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Other names
Blue-eye grass 'Lucerne', Grass flower 'Lucerne', Sisyrinchium bermudiana 'Lucerne', Sisyrinchium bermudianum 'Lucerne'
Genus
Sisyrinchium Sisyrinchium
Variety or Cultivar
'Lucerne' _ 'Lucerne' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with erect, narrowly linear, mid- to bright green leaves and, from late spring into early summer, upright stems bearing large, star-shaped, blue flowers with yellow eyes.
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Mauve in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
May be subject to a root rot.
Root rot Root rot
General care
Pruning
Remove any discoloured foliage and faded flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' (Blue-eye grass 'Lucerne') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. To ensure continued flowering, lift and divide every year or so.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Other names
Blue-eye grass 'Lucerne', Grass flower 'Lucerne', Sisyrinchium bermudiana 'Lucerne', Sisyrinchium bermudianum 'Lucerne'
Genus
Sisyrinchium Sisyrinchium
Variety or Cultivar
'Lucerne' _ 'Lucerne' is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with erect, narrowly linear, mid- to bright green leaves and, from late spring into early summer, upright stems bearing large, star-shaped, blue flowers with yellow eyes.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Mauve in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green, Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
May be subject to a root rot.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove any discoloured foliage and faded flowers.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne' (Blue-eye grass 'Lucerne') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.25m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes winter wet. To ensure continued flowering, lift and divide every year or so.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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