Sisyrinchium campestre : Blue-eyed Grass

As with many small plants that bloom early on prairies to take better advantage of the sun, Blue-Eyed Grass blooms relatively early in the year. It is especially attractive on prairies after a controlled burn when it is more noticeable.

The delicate flowers bloom only on sunny mornings and close when picked. The flowers produce small, pea-like seed heads that contain several small seeds.

When not in bloom, Blue-Eyed Grass is commonly mistaken for a grass because of its grass-like leaves; it is, however, a member of the lily family.

Height:	4 - 12 in
Color:	White - blue
Flowering Time:	May - Jun


Companion Plants: Thimbleweed, Side Oats Grama, Prairie Dropseed, Heartleaf Golden Alexander, Yellow Star Grass

Blue-Eyed Grass grows in dry prairie and requires full sun.

It can be propagated from seed and will bloom the second year. It can also be propagated by root division in the early spring.

Blue-eyed Grass Price List
45,000 seeds / ounce
*Item #*	*Amount*	*Price*
SisCamP	Packet	$2
SisCam.25	1/4 oz	$25
SisCam.5	1/2 oz	$45
SisCamOz	Ounce	$80
To order Blue-eyed Grass, Call (515) 733-4634 Or Order by Mail: Order Form

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