About This Plant
Add delicate charm to your garden with Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass. This compact, clump-forming perennial features slender, grass-like foliage topped with charming violet-blue, star-shaped flowers accented by bright yellow centers. Blooming in late spring through early summer, its petite flowers bring a soft splash of color to borders, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Easy to grow and wonderfully adaptable, Lucerne is a lovely choice for adding texture and pollinator appeal to sunny garden spaces.
Planting & Care
How to Plant
Choose a spot with at least 4 hours of sun. Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth it was growing, gently loosening the roots. Water deeply after planting and add 2–3 in of mulch, keeping it off the stems. Hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Watering & Feeding
Water deeply 1–2 times a week for the first season, about 1 in per week. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during heat and dry spells. Top-dress with compost in spring; most perennials don't need much fertilizer.
Pruning & Seasonal Care
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms. Cut back after a hard frost, or leave stems standing for winter interest and tidy up in spring. Divide every 3–4 years if the center thins. Mulch in late fall to protect roots through the first winter.