Sisyrinchium bellum (Western blue-eyed-grass)

This common spring wildflower is a member of the Iris family. As summer approaches, it fades back to persistent compact rhizomes and it will remain dormant until the rainy season.
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One of my favorite native perennials for landscaping around the home.

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At Los Pinos Potrero by Blue Jay Campground- Cleveland National Forest- Santa Ana Mountains- Orange County at 3,350' the portions of the meadow near Coast Live Oaks and Coulter Pines are covered by this lovely plant like a lawn!!