{"product_id":"idaho-blue-eyed-grass","title":"Sisyrinchium (Blue-eyed grasses) Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eIdaho Blue-Eyed Grass is a charming perennial native to western North America (unlike its eastern cousin \u003cem\u003eSisyrinchium atlanticum\u003c\/em\u003e or Californian counterpart \u003cem\u003eSisyrinchium bellum\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its name, this plant is in the Iris family and produces dainty purplish-blue flowers that rise above clumps of fine, grass-like foliage. It reaches a modest height of 6-12 inches (15-30 cm), making it ideal for rock gardens, pathways, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can you grow Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdaho Blue-Eyed Grass thrives in zones 4-9, preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is perfectly suited for rock gardens, dry meadows, and naturalized areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Historic Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdaho Blue-Eyed Grass has been admired for centuries as a native plant offering ecological and ornamental benefits. Indigenous peoples traditionally used parts of the plant for medicinal purposes, while modern gardeners value it for its beauty and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eZones 8–9: Direct sow in fall or early spring for natural stratification.\u003cbr\u003eZones 5–7: Start indoors in late winter and transplant outdoors after the last frost.\u003cbr\u003eZones 4: Sow in spring after the last frost, with mulching to retain soil warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 1\/8 inch (3 mm) deep and space plants 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly during establishment; the plant becomes drought-tolerant once mature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and limit self-seeding in controlled areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming and Seed Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow plants to flower completely and form seed pods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick pods when they turn brown and dry, before they split open.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying and Cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry pods in a well-ventilated area. Gently crush to release seeds and remove debris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. Seeds remain viable for 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53644642943344,"sku":"MF-NATIVE-003","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0969\/0801\/8032\/files\/76b656e10f60ef679b57494cca5f1ed5-iris-e1586811081951_2334537e-d61d-4ec3-bc96-1ba980a36406.jpg?v=1776549105","url":"https:\/\/www.biocos.ca\/en-br\/products\/idaho-blue-eyed-grass","provider":"Biocos Canada ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}