Status:
valid
Authors:
E.P.Bicknell
Source:
iplants
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 445 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000786602
Common Names
- Sisyrinchium Idahoense
- Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass
- Idaho Blue-Eyed-Grass
Description
Sisyrinchium idahoense (also called Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, star-shaped flowers with blue petals.
Uses & Benefits
Sisyrinchium idahoense is an ornamental plant that is used for ground cover and in rock gardens. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sisyrinchium idahoense var. segetum (E.P.Bicknell) Douglass M.Hend.
Sisyrinchium idahoense var. occidentale (E.P.Bicknell) Douglass M.Hend.
Sisyrinchium idahoense var. macounii (E.P.Bicknell) Douglass M.Hend.
Sisyrinchium idahoense var. idahoense
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sisyrinchium idahoense is a small, star-shaped flower with six petals, each petal having a yellow center and blue edges. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sisyrinchium idahoense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Sisyrinchium idahoense
Sisyrinchium idahoense is native to the western United States and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Sisyrinchium idahoense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sisyrinchium idahoense?
Sisyrinchium idahoense
What is the common name of Sisyrinchium idahoense?
Idaho blue-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Sisyrinchium idahoense?
Grassy slopes and meadows
Species in the Sisyrinchium genus
Sisyrinchium trichanthum,
Sisyrinchium tenuifolium,
Sisyrinchium tinctorium,
Sisyrinchium tolucense,
Sisyrinchium subnudum,
Sisyrinchium unguiculatum,
Sisyrinchium unispathaceum,
Sisyrinchium vaginatum,
Sisyrinchium sellowianum,
Sisyrinchium septentrionale,
Sisyrinchium setaceum,
Sisyrinchium striatum,
Sisyrinchium strictum,
Sisyrinchium weirii,
Sisyrinchium wettsteinii,
Sisyrinchium pallidum,
Sisyrinchium uliginosum,
Sisyrinchium tucumanum,
Sisyrinchium soboliferum,
Sisyrinchium plicatulum,
Sisyrinchium obconicum,
Sisyrinchium microbracteatum,
Sisyrinchium convallium,
Sisyrinchium itabiritense,
Sisyrinchium pendulum,
Sisyrinchium purpurellum,
Sisyrinchium scalarium,
Sisyrinchium somuncurense,
Sisyrinchium dasyspathum,
Sisyrinchium conzattii,
Sisyrinchium vestitum,
Sisyrinchium parvifolium,
Sisyrinchium calathinum,
Sisyrinchium hintoniorum,
Sisyrinchium xerophyllum,
Sisyrinchium novoleonense,
Sisyrinchium serrulatum,
Sisyrinchium zamudioi,
Sisyrinchium densiflorum,
Sisyrinchium paramorum,
Sisyrinchium marchioides,
Sisyrinchium subcernuum,
Sisyrinchium arguellesiae,
Sisyrinchium martense,
Sisyrinchium planicola,
Sisyrinchium subalpinum,
Sisyrinchium arrayanicum,
Sisyrinchium limarinum,
Sisyrinchium laevigatum,
Sisyrinchium decumbens,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,