Sisyrinchium Magnicapsulare

Sisyrinchium magnicapsulare, the Willow Spring blue-eyed grass, is a recently described perennial native to Arizona. Small tufts of grey-green, grass-like leaves carry lavender-blue, star-shaped flowers with a pale centre and golden stamens, followed by the relatively large seed capsules reflected in its name. The plant remains compact and is best appreciated in a trough, crevice garden or border edge where its fine detail is visible. Its restricted origin and comparatively recent recognition give it particular interest for collectors of North American iris relatives.