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Prairie Blue Eyed Grass Seeds

Sisyrinchium campestre

  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the prairie blue-eyed grass seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers rather dry soil, and established plants tolerate drought well. Unless cut back after blooming, the prairie blue-eyed grass plant will self-sow. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, round seed pods will develop that mature from green to black. When ripe, they will contain mature black seeds. Remove the ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Crush the dried pods slightly to open them, then separate the seed from the plant material. Store the cleaned Sisyrinchium Campestre seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium campestre

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 30,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 8 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~100 Seeds) $3.96 -+
1/16 Oz Mylar (1.77g) $31.20 Notify Me
1/4 Oz Mylar (7.09g) $91.00 Notify Me
1 Oz Mylar (~30,000 Seeds) $260.00 Notify Me
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DESCRIPTION

IN-STOCK ORDERS SHIP WITHIN THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY. Native to the prairie, this petite blue-eyed beauty is small in size, so it works well for small flower gardens or even container planting. Prairie blue-eyed grass can be a little tricky to grow from seed, but the mature plants are easily divided and transplanted.
This native species was formally published in Carl Linnaeus' 1753 publication, Species Plantarum. Though it appears to be a type of grass, it actually belongs to the iris family. The species name "campestre" means "of the plains," referring to the plant's natural habitat.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the prairie blue-eyed grass seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination, which usually occurs within 4-6 weeks.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established. This plant prefers rather dry soil, and established plants tolerate drought well. Unless cut back after blooming, the prairie blue-eyed grass plant will self-sow. Mature plants can be divided. This plant attracts bees.

Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Place in water immediately.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, round seed pods will develop that mature from green to black. When ripe, they will contain mature black seeds. Remove the ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Crush the dried pods slightly to open them, then separate the seed from the plant material. Store the cleaned Sisyrinchium Campestre seed in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Latin Name: Sisyrinchium campestre

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 30,000

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 8 Inches

Color: Blue

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring