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Bermuda Pigroot

Sisyrinchium micranthum

Last reviewed: June 2026

Bermuda Pigroot (Sisyrinchium micranthum)
Photo: Alex Abair / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

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.

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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