{"product_id":"sisyrinchium-idahoense-idaho-blue-eyed-grass","title":"Idaho Blue Eyed Grass","description":"\u003ch1\u003eIdaho Blue Eyed Grass\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSisyrinchium idahoense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegional native\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6\" tall x 1' wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought Tolerant: moderate - prefers spring moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen: no\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Color and Bloom Time: Blue to Purple (April to June)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildlife Value: Attracts small native bees and beneficial insects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdaho-Blue-Eyed Grass is a delightful small perennial that provides charming spring color in sunny gardens. Despite its common name, this plant is not a true grass but rather a member of the iris family. It naturally prefers dry, open meadows and thrives in full sun with well-drained soils. The plant responds particularly well to spring rains, producing a lovely display when adequate moisture is available early in the growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are small but enchanting, appearing as delicate six-petaled stars in shades of blue to purple with bright yellow centers. Each flower opens in the morning and lasts only a day, but new blooms continue to appear throughout the spring from April to June. The flowers are held on slender stems above the foliage, creating a floating effect in the garden. The foliage is grass-like, consisting of narrow, blade-like leaves that grow in tufts, explaining the common name. The fine-textured foliage remains attractive even after flowering ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdaho-Blue-Eyed Grass provides important nectar and pollen for small native bees and other beneficial insects during the spring flowering period. The small flowers are perfectly sized for tiny pollinators that might struggle to access larger blooms. The plant's preference for open meadows makes it valuable for maintaining diverse meadow ecosystems that support a wide range of insects and other wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis charming native provides a spring surprise in perennial gardens, especially when given spring rains and plenty of sunlight. It works beautifully naturalized in meadow gardens, rock gardens, or as edging along pathways. The grass-like foliage blends seamlessly with ornamental grasses and lawn alternatives. Plant in groups or drifts for best effect, as the small flowers are most impressive when massed together. Excellent companions include other spring wildflowers such as Blue Flax, Pasque Flower, and native bulbs. The fine texture provides nice contrast with bolder perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-9e59aabc-7fff-6838-7151-1d379dd12e83\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Screenshot_2025-12-22_142036.png?v=1766442049\" alt=\"\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tanager, LLC","offers":[{"title":"3.5\" pot","offer_id":49956567351529,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/5440\/9961\/files\/Sisyrinchiumidahoense-Idaho-Blue-EyedGrass-bugseye.png?v=1766953051","url":"https:\/\/www.tanagergreenhouse.com\/products\/sisyrinchium-idahoense-idaho-blue-eyed-grass","provider":"Tanager, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}