Narrow Leaved Blue Eyed Grass
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 6" - 1' |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Blue |
| Bloom Time | Apr, May, June |
| Spacing | 6" - 1' |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Root Type | Fibrous |
| Benefits | Pollinators |
Blue Eyed Grass forms dense clumps that resemble grass when they emerge in early spring. Delicate, blue-violet flowers develop at the end of thin stems that rise above the light blue-green leaf cluster. The flowers bear features of the Iris family, with their blue color and yellow centers.
Sisyrinchium angustifolium makes an attractive spring border in the garden, a mixed groundcover in a naturalized setting, and light shade is well tolerated. This is a moisture loving species that does best well-drained soils. Mature clumps can be divided every 2 to 3 years.
This common Blue Eyed Grass of the eastern United States is found in meadows, low woods, and along shorelines. It is a good early-season pollinator plant. Halictine bees are the most likely pollinators. Other common names include Bermuda Blue-Eyed Grass and Stout Blue-Eyed Grass.
