Sisyrinchium angustifolium Bush Honeysuckle and its nutrient rich seeds

and its nutrient rich seeds provide food for songbirds and small mammals

Tall flowering spikes of striking red flowers open from the bottom up on this herbaceous perennial and provide nectar for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies

Named Path Rush because of its ability to tolerate foot traffic along trails and paths

A member of the mint family

Sisyrinchium angustifolium Bush Honeysuckle and its nutrient rich seedsWhile it appears to be a low growing grass, this enchanting native wildflower is in the Iris family and produces tiny, blue flowers in spring and into summer. Narrow upright leaves contribute their own beauty before and after flowering. Considered low maintenance, this plant does best in full sun in moist to average soils. A good plant for defining garden paths, Blue Eyed Grass was harvested by Native Americans as a food and medicine source.