Sisyrinchium angustifolium / Blue-eyed Grass (Iris Family)

Small, violet-blue flowers are born atop narrow, grass-like stems. This member of the iris family spreads from rhizomes, and will form small colonies over time. It makes a great border plant planted in light shade up to full sun. Plants will flower more in full sun. Plants can be easily divided every 3-4 years by teasing apart fans from the larger clump. Foliage is typically evergreen in our mild winters.

Blooms: Violet, 3-4 weeks, May-June
Leaves: Blue-green, long and linear
Height: 8-12” 
Space: 12-18”
Soil: Average-moist
Exposure:  Part sun, Full sun
Fauna: Bees, flies, seeds for small animals
Seeds: 3-celled capsule contains small black seeds that dangle from the tips of plants
Deer Resistance: Medium-high
Zone: 3-9
Native Status: NC Native, common across the state
Provenance: North Carolina Ecotype, asexually propagated