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Native Wetland Plants

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Blue Eyed Grass

Blue Eyed Grass grows in moist, well-drained soil in damp open woods, slopes, and along stream banks in full sun to part shade. Despite its grass-like foliage, the Blue Eyed Grass belongs to the iris family and not the grass family. Sisyrinchium angustifolium is favored due to its violet-blue flowers and branched flowering stems blooming from May to June. This clump-forming perennial features a compact tuft of narrow grass-like leaves growing 1' tall.  Best when naturalized in less than formal natural garden areas such as cottage gardens, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant areas. May also be used in border fronts and rock gardens or even as an edge plant for pathways or walks.

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