Common Blue-eyed Grass

About Common Blue-eyed Grass

Common Blue-eyed Grass is a charming and delicate perennial that brings a touch of celestial beauty to the early spring garden with its star-shaped, pale blue to white blossoms. Despite its name and grass-like foliage, it is actually a member of the Iris family, which becomes evident when observing its intricate, six-petaled flowers with bright yellow centers. These dainty blooms open in the morning sun and close by afternoon, creating a dynamic display from April through June. Native to the central and eastern United States, this species is typically found in prairies, meadows, and open glades. It grows in neat, upright clumps reaching six to twelve inches in height, making it an ideal choice for the front of a border or a low-profile rock garden. Common Blue-eyed Grass thrives in full to partial sun and prefers medium-dry to dry, well-drained soils. It is a wonderful plant for supporting small native bees and adds a fine-textured, ornamental quality to any native planting.