Other common names:
Pointed Blue-eyed Grass Other scientific names: Sisyrinchium bermudiana, Sisyrinchium graminoides French names:
Bermudienne à feuilles étroites Family: Iris Family (Iridaceae) Group: Blue-eyed Grasses Similar species: Common Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium montanum) Slender Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium mucronatum) - stem very slender. White Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium albidum) - flowers are white. Flowers: Spring, Summer; Blue/Violet; 6 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire Height:
15-45 cm (6-18 in) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 332 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: angustifolium: narrow-leaved Photographs:
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