Bermuda Pigroot
Sisyrinchium micranthum
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Bermuda Pigroot (Sisyrinchium micranthum) 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
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–12" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Native alternatives to Bermuda Pigroot
Bermuda Pigroot is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaBermuda 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.
- 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.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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