Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)

Family: Iris Family (Iridaceae)

Other Names: Narrowleaf Blue-Eyed Grass, Eastern Blue-Eyed Grass

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: May 22*

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Interesting Facts: This tiny plant is not a grass at all, but a member of the Iris family. It gets is unusual name because of its thin "grass-like" leaves. The flowers of this delicate wildflower will open in the afternoon sun only. It is often overlooked when hiking in the morning.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.