Common Name: Blue-eyed grass
Scientific Name: Sisyrinchium
atlanticum
This beautiful Wildflower belongs to the Iris (Iridaceae) Family.
They are not grasses but actually a herbaceous perennial.
The flowers are about 1" wide and are blue with yellow centers.
They bloom early to late spring and the flowers only last one day.
The color is amazing when seen in person!
6/10/2001