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Blue-eyed Grass, Sisyrinchium striatum
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Spring–Summer

Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium striatum

Family: Iridaceae

Green & Freshfaintclean
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginAmericas
IntensityVery Faint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer

Blue-eyed grass belies its name with cream-yellow rather than blue flowers, producing slender sword-like leaves and tall spikes of small flowers that open in succession through late spring.

Symbolism & Meaning

clarity, freedom

In the Victorian language of flowers, blue-eyed grass means “Clarity”.

Habitat & Environment

Americas

Blue-eyed Grass is native to Americas.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameSisyrinchium striatum
  • FamilyIridaceae
  • Native ToAmericas
  • Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
  • LifespanPerennial
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