Species sisyrinchium
light-blue flowers, blue-purple buds with lime sepals, purple-green leaves and brown stems

sisyrinchium

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies'

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' is an ornamental grass-like plant that displays small star-shaped deep-blue flowers during the summer months. It is perfect for a variety of landscaping tasks due to its low maintenance requirements and ability to spread quickly. This hardy annual can reach heights of up to 30 cm and it is perfect for edging beds and borders to provide structure to the garden. Its evergreen foliage remains attractive throughout the seasons, providing a delicate low-growing mound of texture. A stunning addition to cottage, informal, and mixed borders, the abundance of flowers of this species will bring a slice of Devon skies to your garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Blue with yellow center eye Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies', or 'Devon Skies Blue-Eyed Grass', should be watered every 7 to 10 days, depending on the weather conditions and soil. During warmer months or areas with high temperatures, it is best to water more frequently, but slightly less during cooler times. When watering, provide a deep soaking of your Sisyrinchium with enough water to completely saturate the soil. It is best to water in the morning or early afternoon to allow the foliage and flowers to dry off until the next watering. It is important to ensure the soil stays consistently moist but not soggy. Monitor the soil moisture to make sure your Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' is getting the right amount of moisture.

sunlight

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' prefers to receive full sun throughout the day for optimal growth. For best results, it should receive 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight exposure each day during the spring and summer months. During the cooler months, 2 to 3 hours of direct sun should be provided. Prolonged periods without sun can cause the plant to become leggy and sparse.

pruning

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' is a perennial plant that benefits from occasional pruning to keep it in shape and promote blooms. It should be pruned in the late winter to early spring, when the active growth cycle has started. Start by removing any damaged or dead stems and trimming off any overgrown foliage. Then, carefully prune back about a third of the foliage to maintain the desired shape and encourage new growth. This will also help to increase flowering. Finally, pinch off any newly emerging flower buds to encourage more blooms throughout the season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
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Starts Flowering

Sisyrinchium 'Devon Skies' typically starts flowering in April.

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