Bermuda Pigroot
Sisyrinchium micranthum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Bermuda pigroot is a small, grass-like perennial that forms neat clumps of narrow green leaves. It produces delicate small flowers from spring through summer, creating a tidy groundcover appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bermuda Pigroot is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming period from April through August provides nectar for bees and butterflies throughout much of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bermuda Pigroot need?
- Bermuda Pigroot grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Bermuda Pigroot bloom?
- Bermuda Pigroot blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Bermuda Pigroot native?
- Bermuda Pigroot (Sisyrinchium micranthum) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bermuda Pigroot attract?
- Bermuda Pigroot draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Bermuda Pigroot HOA-friendly?
- Bermuda Pigroot is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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