plants: Blue-Eyed Grass

Can't say enough about this beautiful volunteer blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium spp.) growing by the raised veggie bed, except that I hope it spreads. It's just so sweet.

The blue-eyed grasses are actually lilies, not grasses, and are native to the New World.




If you are looking for a laxative, the Wildflower Center entry for blue-eyed grass says that Amerindians used this plant for diarrhea and several animals use it as a laxative. I myself will continue to simply enjoy the dainty flowers from afar...