Please Help ID

[benali]

Here's an interesting one.

Every now and then I find one around the edges of my yard, but this is the first time I've ever seem one go to flower.

It's like a thick grass, with stems slightly rounded, similar to chives maybe. They grow in a single thick bunch. Stems grow to maybe 6" high.

The plant seems to like shade and grows in peripheral shady areas.

Anyone have an idea what this is?

Thank you.

[applestar]

It reminds me of Blue-eyed Grass — sisyrinchium — except those flowers look bigger ...twice as big? Maybe there are white flowered species...?

[MarcP2]

If I'm right, it's Ornithogalum (Star of Bethlehem) Quite toxic and spreads like crazy. If that's it, you will want to wear gloves to remove it.

[benali]

Thank you both for your feedback. Researching both plants, I have to confess I'm really not certain what it is, but Star of Bethlehem appears more likely.

I did notice that it has spread very rapidly this spring... like Star is supposed to. Should be a very nice addition to the yard, as long as it doesn't get out of control.

Thanks again for your help.