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Genus: Sisyrinchium Species: angustifolium Common Name: Blue-Eyed Grass Family: Iridaceae Order: Asparagales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1.5 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Blue, violet or white Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 4-9 Note: This clump-forming perennial is suitable for rock gardens, cottage gardens, border fronts, and along path ways. The common name "Blue-Eyed Grass" is in reference to a yellow spot on the plant's blue petals. This plant has grass-like leaves. To maintain a vigorous, healthy plant Blue-Eyed Grass should be divided once every 2-3 years. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.