Sisyrinchium

blue-eyed grass

Other common names

blue grass flower
blue-eyed Mary
see moreblue-eyed Susan
pepper crop
pig root
rush lily
satin lily
star-eyed grass
pepper grass
satin flower
star grass

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Botanical details

Family: Iridaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Genus: Sisyrinchium
Genus description: Sisyrinchium can be annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming a clump of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying solitary or clustered, star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
Name status: Correct

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