PlantFiles: Stout Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium

I discovered this wonderful little jewel growing wild in the yard. I carefully collected and replanted en masse. My husband thought I had lost my mind, but now admits it is eye-catching when in bloom. 8-)

Vicky
Brighton, TN

Note: A couple of "clumps" are turning black. Has anyone seen this plant do this before? If so, did it die or regenerate. Thanks

An absolutely great plant. Makes a great smaller border grass for beds, or planted en mass.

They grow wild here and they are quite attractive. They do need a partial shade in this area. When not in bloom, the plants strongly resemble grass.

I found Sisyrinchium angustifolium growing wild in my lawn in New Jersey.

I bought some of these and have moved them around in my yard to find a spot where they would do well. They are now shaded by the house until late afternoon and thriving, with very little water needed. I also see some growing wild in some of the more neglected lawns in town here. Very pretty.

These little beauties benefit from occasional mowing, otherwise they would be lost and shaded out. I find them growing in wet areas as far south as zone 10 in Florida.

I happened upon a bunch growing in the shade in a moist area of the yard.

They flower early in the spring and the flowers last a while.

These are easily mistaken for grass so be careful with mowing.

Plant grows well in shade; just a lessening of flowering. Leaves are evergreen, grass-like glaucous green. Great foliage effect for shade gardens.