Blue-eyed Grass

Botanical Name: Sisyrinchium montanum

Anishanaabe Name: naubishkaukoot   

Height: about 20 cm

Season of bloom: Spring.

Growing Conditions: Sun or very light shade. Thrives in sandy or gravelly soil. Do not crowd with taller neighbours.

Wildlife benefits:

From Ottawa Valley or eastern Ontario sources: Yes.

Remarks: May be short-lived in gardens – 3 or 4 years. Keep it going by dividing or let it seed itself around. The seedlings are easy to distinguish as they quickly make miniature iris-like fans.

Similar species: Slender Blue-eyed Grass

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