Common Names: Narrow Leaf Blue-eyed Grass

Scientific Name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Plant Characteristics

• Duration: Perennial

• Size: Typically grows to a height of 1-2 ft.

• Bloom Color: Blue to Violet

• Bloom Time: Late Spring to Early Summer

Growing Conditions

• Water Use: Low to Medium

• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade

• Soil Moisture: Well-drained

Ecological Benefits

Narrow Leaf Blue-eyed Grass supports Maryland's native ecosystems by attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its delicate blue-violet flowers add beauty to gardens while contributing nectar resources to insects. As a native perennial, it plays a role in preserving the region's natural balance and biodiversity.