Sisyrinchium angustifolium- Blue-eyed Grass Size:SISANG-PINT wet-soiled garden

wet-soiled garden

It does not have the milky sap of other members of the milkweed family but remains both deer and rabbit-resistant

as its pollen is sticky and therefore dispersed by insects and not by the wind

delighting viewers with beautiful evidence that winter has finally gone

Side-oats Grama is a hardy

Sisyrinchium angustifolium- Blue-eyed Grass Size:SISANG-PINT wet-soiled gardenDespite its name and narrow foliage, Blue eyed Grass is not actually a grass but a member of the iris family. In late spring and early summer, thin stalks boast star shaped, lavender to blue flowers that open each morning and close by evening. Native bees and other pollinators are attracted to their bright yellow centers. The plants compact growth habit makes it perfect for garden edges and it looks especially beautiful when massed. Spreads via