code: 664
In the wild it grows in mid western & eastern North America
Family: Iridaceae
Common name: White Blue-eyed Grass
Plant Classification: Hardy perennial
Minimum Height: 15 cm
Maximum Height: 23 cm
This is the rarer pure white-flowered form of this dwarf iris relative that could easily be mistaken for a clump of grass. It bears masses of yellow-centred, pure white, star-like flowers that appear in succession from May until August. In the wild it grows in mid western & eastern North America, from Newfoundland & Quebec to Florida & Texas. Over time it can spread slowly by seed, but it never seems to become an unwelcome intruder in any sunny location. Alternatively, clumps can be divided in early spring.
Sowing advice:
Seeds should be sown in spring and grown on in small pots before being planted in final positions in early summer. Alternatively, just sow where needed in the garden.
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Iridaceae
Native Range: North America
Zone: 4 to 9
Height: 1.50 to 2.00 feet
Spread: 0.50 to 1.00 feet
Bloom Time: May to June
Bloom Description: Blue
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Ground Cover, Naturalize
Flower: Showy, Good Cut
Culture:
Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers consistently moist soils that do not dry out, but drainage must be good. Will freely self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Plantings may be sheared back after bloom to avoid any unwanted self-seeding and/or to tidy foliage for remaining part of the growing season. Plants may need to be divided every 2-3 years to keep plantings vigorous.
Garden Uses:
Best naturalized in informal garden areas such as cottage gardens, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant areas. Also effective in border fronts, rock gardens and as an edger for paths or walkways.
