Idaho blue-eyed grass facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Idaho blue-eyed grass
Scientific classification
Genus:	Sisyrinchium
Species:	idahoense
Synonyms
Sisyrinchium birameum Piper Sisyrinchium juncellum Greene Sisyrinchium macounii E.P.Bicknell Sisyrinchium occidentale E.P.Bicknell Sisyrinchium oreophilum E.P.Bicknell Sisyrinchium segetum E.P.Bicknell

The Idaho blue-eyed grass, also known as Sisyrinchium idahoense, is a beautiful plant found in western North America. Even though its name has "grass" in it, it's actually not a true grass! It belongs to the Iridaceae family, which includes other well-known flowers like irises and gladioli.

This plant is a perennial. This means it lives for more than two years. It can grow back each spring from its roots, even after a cold winter.

What it Looks Like and Where it Grows

The Idaho blue-eyed grass likes to grow in damp, grassy areas and open forests. You can also find it near stream banks. It usually grows in places that are below 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) in elevation.

This plant typically grows about 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) tall. It has thin, grass-like leaves. The flowers are usually a deep bluish-purple or blue-violet color. Sometimes, they can be a pale blue or even white. The center of the flower is often yellow.