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

As construction approached, I said goodbye to what would be lost: sweeps of meadow beauty, partridge pea and blue-eyed grass.

From New York Times

The blue-eyed grass is such a modest flower, one would never suspect it to be closely allied to the regal Iris.

From Project Gutenberg

Rush′-lil′y, a plant of the species of blue-eyed grass; Rush′-nut, the Cyperus esculentus, whose tubers are eaten in southern Europe; Rush′-toad, the natterjack.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Honeysuckles, hollyhocks, Bachelor's buttons, four-o'clocks, Marigolds and blue-eyed grass Curtsied when the maid did pass.

From Project Gutenberg