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Dwarf Blue-Eyed Grass

Dwarf Blue-Eyed Grass

SISYRINCHIUM bellum 'Nanum'

Blooms Spring
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Common Name(s)
Dwarf Californian Blue-Eyed Grass
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
8, 9, 10
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
California Native
Garden Design Role
Edging
Bloom Season
Spring
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Clumping, Compact, Tufted
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Purple
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Cool Blue
Genus
Sisyrinchium
Family
Iridaceae
Ship Size
4"

Dwarf Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium bellum 'Nanum') is the perfect pint-sized version of the California native classic. This "Nanum" selection is specifically prized for its ultra-compact, low-growing habit, rarely exceeding 4 to 6 inches in height. It produces the same dazzling violet-blue flowers with sunny yellow eyes as the species, but on a scale that is ideal for small-space gardening and precision landscaping.

As a sturdy member of the Sisyrinchium genus, this dwarf variety is a premier choice for planting between stepping stones, in rockeries, or as a tidy edging for garden paths. It offers a clean, grass-like texture year-round and is much less likely to "flop" or seed around than taller varieties. Why you’ll love it: Miniature size perfect for pavers and containers, intense blue flower color, and a rugged native hardiness that requires very little maintenance once established.

Product Details: This Dwarf Blue-Eyed Grass is delivered as a dense 4-inch live plant in a nursery pot. It is a slow-to-moderate grower that stays small and tidy in full sun.