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Prairie Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium campestre

Prairie blue-eyed grass brings pale blue-to-white starry flowers to dry prairies and glades, a drought-tolerant little native for sunny, lean soils.

Family
Iridaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
blue, white
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AR, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, OK, TX, WI