Despite its common name, the Blue-eyed Grasses are not grasses at all but rather members of the Iris family. They handle competition quite well and readily spread via underground rhizomes, which is great because a large patch of Blue-eyed grass is pretty awesome, especially if you are a bee. Halictid bees, including green metallic bees, are probably the most important visitors of the flowers, where they collect pollen or suck nectar. (illinoiswildflower.info).
Photo Credit: K.Draper
Despite its common name, the Blue-eyed Grasses are not grasses at all but rather members of the Iris family. They handle competition quite well and readily spread via underground rhizomes, which is great because a large patch of Blue-eyed grass is pretty awesome, especially if you are a bee. Halictid bees, including green metallic bees, are probably the most important visitors of the flowers, where they collect pollen or suck nectar. (illinoiswildflower.info).
Photo Credit: K.Draper
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full-Partial
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet-Medium/dry
Height: 6 inches
Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches
Bloom Time: May-June
Bloom Color: Blueish violet
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Rain Garden, Great landscaping plant
Complementary Plants: Prairie smoke, Bird’s foot violet, Pussytoes
