• Three delicate flowers of Sisyrinchium montanum (Blue Eyed Grass) bloom in soft purple-blue hues, each with six narrow petals veined in deeper tones. Bright yellow centers create a striking contrast, while slender green leaves frame the star-shaped blossoms.
  • A potted Sisyrinchium montanum (Blue Eyed Grass) plant in bloom, its thin, grass-like leaves rising upright and tipped with scattered purple-blue flowers. The bright yellow centers glow against the weathered red wooden wall in the background, highlighting the plant's charming simplicity.
  • A clump of Sisyrinchium montanum (Blue Eyed Grass) growing naturally in a grassy meadow, surrounded by emerging spring vegetation. The slender green leaves and stems blend with the surrounding grasses, while small purple-blue flowers with golden centers stand out against the tangle of greenery.
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Sisyrinchium montanum - Blue Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium montanum - Blue Eyed Grass

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Blue-Eyed Grass belongs to the iris family, despite its name, and produces star-like violet-blue flowers with bright yellow centers atop slender, grass-like foliage. Blooming in late spring to early summer, it attracts pollinators such as mining bees and butterflies, while birds, particularly sparrows and finches, occasionally consume its seeds. Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, it is well suited for smaller gardens, native prairie plantings, rock gardens, low-maintenance meadows, and even containers.

A delicate yet hardy perennial, Blue-Eyed Grass adds a splash of color to both urban and rural landscapes. It thrives in open spaces with minimal competition and can self-seed to form naturalized patches. Its fibrous, narrow leaves deter browsing, offering high resistance to deer and small mammals.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Beginner
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

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Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seeds Per Package: 30

Light Conditions

  • Sun
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Dry
  • Moist
  • Seasonally Moist

Height

  • Under 12"

Width

  • Under 6"

Bloom Colour

  • Blue
  • Lavender Blue

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • High

Features

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Fall Color
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Fully Exposed

Distribution Info

Native to North America, Blue-eyed Grass is found in every Canadian province, extending into the northern and central U.S.. It thrives in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woods, preferring well-drained soils. 

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Traditionally, Indigenous peoples have used Sisyrinchium montanum medicinally; infusions made from the roots were used to treat stomach aches, diarrhea, and as a laxative, while teas were consumed to alleviate hay fever and intestinal worms.