There is a lot of interest in native plants and in general I don’t mind that. They often thrive in out local conditions. It’s somewhat related to the emphasis on so-called organics (as opposed to synthetics), thinking that they are inherently better and safer. Nevertheless, some natives can easily become weeds. Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is a case in point. It’s actually lovely and in its place, worth growing. But be aware that it will come up around your yard and garden and if you don’t want it to take over, you’ll need to be a little ruthless in pulling it out.
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Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Blue-eyed Grass)
Categories: Flowers and Plants
Tags: Blue-eyed Grass, Hardy Perennial, Herbaceous Perennial, Native Plants, Sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium angustifolium
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Cicada on Blue-eyed Grass
The cicadas (Magicicada species) of Brood X are beginning to emerge from their 17-year subterranean sojourn. Interestingly, this one, near the base of a large oak tree, is one of only a few at this site. Another oak tree at the other end of the yard is absolutely covered with them. I suspect I’ll have a few more photos before their visit comes to an end but I thought for at least one photo I’d include some flowers to brighten what is otherwise a sort of ugly bug. Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) is something of a weed around our yard, but it’s at least a pretty weed.
Categories: Creatures, Flowers and Plants
Tags: Blue-eyed Grass, Bramble Thorns, Brood X, Cicada, Hemiptera, Insecta, Magicicada, Periodical Cicada, Sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium angustifolium
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