
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass
Also known as
annual blue-eyed-grass
Taxonomy
Sisyrinchium rosulatum
Sisyrinchium
Iridaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Annual Blue-Eyed Grass

How often to water your Annual Blue-Eyed Grass

every 9
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Annual Blue-Eyed Grass in your home

a window
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Annual Blue-Eyed Grass in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Annual Blue-Eyed Grass

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Annual Blue-Eyed Grass after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Annual Blue-Eyed Grass prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Care Summary for Annual Blue-Eyed Grass
Annual Blue-Eyed Grass
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
