Sisyrinchium ensigerum
Sword-Leaf Blue-Eyed Grass is a charming native iris family perennial featuring flattened, sword-like grass stems topped by brilliant six-pointed blue-violet flowers with bright yellow centers. Blooming in early spring across moist limestone meadows, its delicate flowers are visited by early solitary bees and bee flies.
Height: 1-3 ft.
Spread: 2-5 ft.
Foliage: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Water Need: Low
Sun Need: Part Sun, Full Sun
Substrate / Soil: Limestone, Loam, Gravelly
Bloom Season: Mar, Apr, May
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