Blue-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium montanum
Not a grass, but an iris. This little plant provides early season nectar and pollen to bees blooming from late spring to early summer.
As a very short plant, it is perfect for boulevards and the front of borders. This short-lived perennial will renew its stands by slowly, spreading through rhizomes and self-sowing.
Growing conditions:
In the wild, blue-eyed grass grows in damp, open woods, along stream banks, in open grassy areas, and meadows. During its blooming season, it prefers moist but well-drained soil but can tolerate drier soils later in the year. Can grow in pots.
Blue eyed grass
C$9.50Price
10 - 30 cm great pollinator early bloomer sun - part sun butterflies short average to poor soil
bees rock garden medium to medium-wet beetles deer resistant .
Garden symphony:
Prairie smoke, pussy toes, spotted bee balm, butterfly milkweed and blazing star.