Sisyrinchium 'Stripey'PBR (v)

RHS Plant Profile
blue-eyed grass 'Stripey'
Alpine Rockery Grass Like

A dwarf, semi-evergreen perennial to 15cm tall, forming a compact clump of flattened, linear leaves, each with yellow stripes along the margins. From late spring to late summer it produces a succession of sky-blue flowers with a small yellow eye.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Iridaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Sisyrinchium can be annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming a clump of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying solitary or clustered, star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for a rock garden or alpine trough in soil that does not dry out. May have the potential to become a nuisance as seeds prolifically

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free