How much sun does Annual Blue-eyed Grass need?

Annual Blue-eyed Grass grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Annual Blue-eyed Grass bloom?

Annual Blue-eyed Grass blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Annual Blue-eyed Grass native?

Annual Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium rosulatum) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Annual Blue-eyed Grass attract?

Annual Blue-eyed Grass draws bees and butterflies.

Is Annual Blue-eyed Grass HOA-friendly?

Annual Blue-eyed Grass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Annual Blue-eyed Grass

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Sisyrinchium rosulatum

Last reviewed: July 2026

Toxicity unknown

Annual Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium rosulatum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 3"–8" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Annual blue-eyed grass is a small, compact native wildflower that produces delicate blue flowers from March through May. This petite plant forms neat clumps of grass-like foliage and works well as a filler in garden beds or naturalized areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Annual Blue-eyed Grass is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.

Works well in: foundation, mid zone.

Dies back completely as annual requiring replanting
Small size may look sparse in prominent locations
Can appear weedy if not maintained in organized groupings

Wildlife value

The small blue flowers attract bees and butterflies during the spring blooming period. As an annual, it provides seasonal nectar resources for pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Annual Blue-eyed Grass need?: Annual Blue-eyed Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Annual Blue-eyed Grass bloom?: Annual Blue-eyed Grass blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Annual Blue-eyed Grass native?: Annual Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium rosulatum) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Annual Blue-eyed Grass attract?: Annual Blue-eyed Grass draws bees and butterflies.
Is Annual Blue-eyed Grass HOA-friendly?: Annual Blue-eyed Grass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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