Sisyrinchium angustifolium, 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, not the grass family. Sisyrinchium angustifolium is favored due to its violet-blue flowers and branched flowering stems blooming from May to June. Blue-Eyed Grass is a clump-forming perennial that features a compact tuft of narrow grass-like leaves growing 1' tall. Best when naturalized in informal garden areas such as cottage gardens, woodland gardens, wild gardens or native plant areas. Blue-Eyed Grass may also be used in border fronts and rock gardens or even as an edge plant for pathways or walks.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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Flood Plain - Upland |
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Critter Resistance
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Ground Cover |
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Mass Planting |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Ornamental Flower |
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Rain Garden |
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Specimen |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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3 |
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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