Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blue-Eyed Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass is a primitive iris that can easily be mistaken for a clump of grass if not for the yellow-centered, bright blue, almost daisy-like flowers that are present May through July.

It is native to midwestern & eastern North America. The plant grows in tight clumps eight to ten inches tall in the garden, though it can be quite a bit taller in the wild.

Additional Information:

Height 8-10 Inches

Spread 12-15 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
The plant will naturalize in a garden, as it is inclined to self-seed & colonize any sunny location. Spreading clumps can be divided in early spring. It thrives in poor soil, but might appreciate a boost from a slow-release, granular organic fertilizer. Though generally grown in dry, sun-gardens, it prefers a bit of spring and early summer watering to bloom its best, though soil should drain extremely well.

Characteristics & Attributes