Blue-eyed grass, also known as Sisyrinchium angustifolium, showcases beautiful violet-blue flowers and charming branched flowering stems. Although it has grass-like foliage, this delightful plant actually belongs to the iris family. Typically growing in lovely clumps to about 12 inches tall, it features narrow, grass-like leaves.
An improved North American native Blue-Eyed Grass, ‘Moody Blues’ has the largest flower of all in the genus. From mid to late spring through early to mid summer it shows off abundant cheery bright violet-blue flowers with yellow eyes atop a clump of grassy, iris-like blue-green foliage. If trimmed after the first bloom it will rebloom through late summer to early fall. A very low maintenance plant, this diminutive beauty is great for pollinators and early season butterflies and its seeds are enjoyed by birds. Excellent as an accent in small garden spaces and containers or in groupings or as a low border in garden beds or along paths and walkways.
To thrive, blue-eyed grass loves medium moisture, well-drained soil and enjoys basking in full sun to partial shade. It’s crucial to keep the soil consistently moist—just the way it likes it! When conditions are just right, it will happily self-seed. After the blooming period, remember to shear back the plants to prevent any unwanted self-seeding while keeping the foliage looking tidy for the rest of the growing season. For lush growth, dividing the plants every 2-3 years is recommended.
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Height: 1.5’-2’ Spread: 6”-1’ Bloom: May-June Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade Water: Medium Zone: 4-9 Origin: North America (Cultivar) Deer Resistant: No
