blue-eyed grass

American  

noun

1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Sisyrinchium, of the iris family, having grasslike leaves and small, usually blue, flowers.

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blue-eyed grass British  

noun

1. any of various mainly North American iridaceous marsh plants of the genus Sisyrinchium that have grasslike leaves and small flat starlike blue flowers

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Etymology

Origin of blue-eyed grass

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

Grasses, such as purple needle grass or blue-eyed grass, can add texture and movement to your garden while providing seeds, shelter for insects and a good place for birds to forage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2021

Out of the clover and blue-eyed grass He turned them into the river-lane; One after another he let them pass.

From Poems Teachers Ask For Selected by readers of "Normal Instructor-Primary Plans" by Various

She went into a wide green field that was starred all over with dandelions, and clusters of wild lilies hanging like bells around their stems, and violets, and blue-eyed grass.

From Violet: A Fairy Story by Guild, Caroline Snowden

Heavy drops of dew still hung on the blue-eyed grass, sparkling in the sunlight like happy tears.

From Oldfield A Kentucky Tale of the Last Century by Banks, Nancy Huston

Hiding away in quiet corners are the blue-eyed grass, and a wild purple hyacinth, the scarlet columbine swinging its golden tassels, shy blue larkspur, a small yellow sunflower, and wild pink roses.

From Stories of California by Sexton, Ella M.