Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium)

©Photo by George Yatskievych

Stout blue-eyed grass is probably the most common of six species of blue-eyed grass found in Connecticut. The photo below right shows some of the distinguishing features for stout blue-eyed grass. Incidentally, don't rely on the name narrowleaf blue-eyed grass; this species, in fact, has the widest leaves of any blue-eyed grass in the state.

• Family: Iris (Iridaceae)
• Habitat: meadows, shores
• Height: 4-20 inches
• Flower size: 1/2 inch across
• Flower color: blue
• Flowering time: May to July
• Origin: native