Sisyrinchium angustifolium ~ Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium ~ Blue-Eyed GrassBlue eyed Grass is a low growing, semi evergreen perennial wildflower that spreads in clumps with stiff, narrow grass like foliage. The distinctively flattened flower stems hold violet blue flowers with yellow eyes in late spring and early summer. Best color with full sun and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 0. 5 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom

Blue-eyed Grass is a low growing, semi-evergreen perennial wildflower that spreads in clumps with stiff, narrow grass-like foliage.  The distinctively flattened flower stems hold violet-blue flowers with yellow eyes in late spring and early summer.  Best color with full sun and well-drained soils.  

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Well-drained soils will avoid root/crown rot and rust issues.  Sear back after bloom to prevent any unwanted self-seeding.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Anemone, Carolina Jessamine, Sundrops

IMAGES: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Sisyrinchium angustifolium Miecznica wąskolistna 2019-05-24 03, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Melissa McMasters, Narrow-leaf blue-eyed grass, (3) The Marmot from USA, Sisyrinchium angustifolium (459365258), CC BY 2.0, (4) k.draper, Blue-eyed Grass

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown