05/30/2026
Don’t let the name fool you — Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) isn’t actually a grass at all! This charming Connecticut native perennial is part of the iris family and brings delicate star-shaped blue-violet flowers to the landscape from late spring into early summer. Its slender, grass-like foliage makes it perfect for naturalistic gardens, pollinator pathways, rain gardens, and meadow plantings.
Blue-Eyed Grass is a compact native plant that fits beautifully into small gardens, borders, and container plantings. Despite its delicate appearance, it’s surprisingly tough — thriving in full sun to part shade and tolerating a range of soil conditions, especially moist, well-drained soils.
Pollinators love it too! Native bees and small beneficial insects are attracted to its nectar-rich blooms, helping support local ecosystems and biodiversity right here in Connecticut. Because it naturally forms tidy clumps, it’s an excellent low-maintenance choice for eco-friendly landscaping and native plant gardens.
Visit our Fairfield native plant nursery to discover more Connecticut native perennials that support pollinators, birds, and healthy habitats!
1899 Bronson Rd in Fairfield CT
203-658-7475
