Sisyrinchium langloisii

langlois' blue-eyed-grass, roadside blueeyed grass, roadside blue-eyed grass, dotted blue-eyed grass, southern blue-eyed grass
Family

Iridaceae

Leaf Arrangement

alternate

Leaf Type

simple

Leaf Shape

linear

Growth Form

forb

Flower Color

blue, purple

Flower Petals

6

Flower Month

April - May

Height (meters)

0.0 - 0.4

Milky Sap

No

Armed/Unarmed

Unarmed

Origin

native

Lifespan

perennial

Growing Season

Cool season


Prairie Coefficient of Conservatism

5

Cultural Information

Propagation is best from seeds. Collect the capsules when they become wrinkled but before they fall from the plant. The capsules should dried then crushed to release the seeds. Fresh seed should be planted in fall (in cool soil). Cold/moist stratification (90 days at 33-40 degrees F) improves germination (Phillips 1985, Steffen 1997). There are about 7,568,000 seeds/lb and the recommended planting rate is 0.5 lbs/acre. Seedlings are easily transplanted. Clumps may be divided in early spring but require moist conditions (Phillips 1985).

Natural History

Found in moist soils, on roadsides, open areas, and prairies of Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, and the east Oak Belt of Texas.

Habitat

Roadsides and open areas.