Lucerne Blue-Eyed Grass
Overview: A blue-eyed grass grown for its small, star-shaped blue flowers over grass-like foliage.
Mature size: Approximately 1–1.5 ft. tall and wide.
Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Flowering season: Late spring to early summer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Water needs: Average; consistent moisture, tolerates some drought once established
Special features: Native grass-like perennial (actually in the iris family, not a true grass) with small, star-shaped blue flowers; self-seeds readily in favorable conditions; cut back after bloom to tidy the foliage and encourage a fall rebloom
Wildlife value: Bees and other small pollinators
Botanical name: Sisyrinchium angustifolium 'Lucerne'
Category: Perennial