Blue-Eyed Grass is a dainty  1 ft mounding  perennial that is related to iris  but gets its common name from the narrow  blade-like leaves. The flowers are deep blue with golden stamens at the center  displayed on tall stems. These are hardy  easy to grow plants that flower from January to June. They need little water and do well on grassy slopes  in wildflower meadows  rock gardens or around larger plants. It tends to go dormant during the hot dry months but will return vigorously after a little rain. This versatile plant will tolerate clay soil and does well in containers too.