Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium bellum
Iris Family (Iridaceae)

Flower: 1/2 to 1 inch dark purple to pale blue; 6 petaled star with yellow center; the blossoms last only a single day with one blossom opening after another.

Blooms: April to July

Leaves: Sword-shaped leaves near base

Height: 4 to 16 inches

Stem: Stem has 2 or more branches and flowers

Found: Generally in open grassy places

Tidbits: The Greeks called the plant swine snout because the roots were much sought after by swine. The combination of the yellow center and blue petal are certain to lead bees to the pollen.