Re(2): Blue flower in the lawn (was Brugmansia)
theryans@xtra.co.nz writes:
>In local lawns here which are not treated with weedkillers, including
>mine, there is commonly a tiny species of Sisyrhinchium (Blue-eyed
>grass) which through much of summer spangles the lawn with extremely
>pretty small mauve-blue stars. This particular species (which is an
>introduced plant) is classed here as merely a very minor weed. I don't
>think the species name has even been determined, but as the genus is
>actually American I am sure it or some other similar small species must
>be available to you. The plants are very neat in growth and when not in
>flower blend almost indistinguishably with the grass.
These are actually native to California. I've seen them growing wild in
this area actually. Though they are kind of tall for growing in lawns. (in
my garden the tall varieties would work well since I just have ornamental
grasses). In fact when I was working with the restoration project at my
school we frequently dealt with these plants as a part of our work.
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