Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Source: Donna Bos
Sisyrinchium montanum
Strict Blue-eyed-grass
Bermudienne montagnarde
Obsolete Names
little blue-eyed-grass
mountain blue-eyed-grass
bermudienne
bermudienne commune
bermudienne des montagnes
herbe aux yeux bleus
sisyrinchium des montagnes
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: Purple
Bloom period: May - Jun
Max Height: 0.5 feet
Max Width: 0.8 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Gardener Experience:
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Suitable for beginner gardeners
Does not spread uncontrollably
Self-seeding
Landscape uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for rain gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for school gardens
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for rain gardens
Suitable for container garden
Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Tolerates acidic soil conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Taiga Shield
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Boreal Shield
- Boreal Cordillera
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Sisyrinchium montanum
No butterfly data available for this plant.
Specialized Bees Supported by Sisyrinchium montanum
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
Complementary Plants
- Antennaria howellii
Howell's Pussytoes
Antennaire de Howell - Antennaria parlinii
Parlin's Pussytoes
Antennaire de Parlin - Fragaria virginiana
Virginia Strawberry
Fraisier des champs - Plantago rugelii
Rugel's Plantain
Plantain de Rugel - Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Narrow-leaved Blue-eyed Grass
Bermudienne à feuilles étroites
Substitute For Non-Native Plants
- Lamium (Dead nettle)
- Perovskia Atriplicifolia (Russian Sage)
- Lupinus (Non-Native Lupins)
- Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
- Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
- Delphinium (Delphinium)
- Hydrangea (Hydrangea)
- Aegopodium podagraria (Goutweed)
- Alliums (Non-Native Alliums)
- Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn)
- Rhamnus frangula (Glossy Buckthorn)
- Miscanthus (Silvergrass)
- Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass)
- Phalaris arundinacea (Reed Canary Grass)
- Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
- Polygonatum odoratum).1 (Solomon's Seal)
- Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny)
- Iridaceae) (Crocus)
- Scilla siberica (Siberian Squill)
- Salvia (Non-Native Sage)
- Myosotis sylvatica (Forget-me-not)
- Phlox subulata (Moss Phlox)
Sowing Information
Download Sowing Label (PDF)
- Sowing depth: Sow just below surface
- Sow anytime
- Stratification duration: 45 days
- Self-seeding
Harvesting and Seed Sharing
- Harvest start month: July
- Harvesting indicator: Pods are brown and crisp and starting to open, seeds are dark and tiny stem attaching to the main stem is brown. Seeds easily fall off pod when shaken, and little stem connecting the pod to the main stem is brown (not green)
- Harvesting mean: Cut stem (including pods), let air dry in paper bag, then shake seeds off after a few days
- Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: 1 rounded 1/32 teaspoon
- Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- At least one cultivar: No, you can donate without knowing the source as there are only straight species
- Remove non seed material
- Harvesting video: Watch here
Toxicity Notes
Toxic to mammals if ingested.