How much sun does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass need?

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass bloom?

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass native?

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium fuscatum) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass attract?

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass draws bees and butterflies.

Is Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass HOA-friendly?

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass

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Sisyrinchium fuscatum

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium fuscatum) 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

6"–18" H × 3"–12" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AL, CT, DE, FL and 9 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Coastal plain blue-eyed grass forms neat clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage topped with delicate blue flowers from March through June. This compact native perennial stays evergreen year-round and works well as a groundcover or border plant in sunny locations.

In an HOA neighborhood

Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass 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 small blue flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the extended spring blooming period. Seeds provide food for small songbirds.

Common questions

How much sun does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass need?: Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass bloom?: Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass native?: Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium fuscatum) is native to AL, CT, DE, FL and 9 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass attract?: Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass draws bees and butterflies.
Is Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass HOA-friendly?: Coastal Plain Blue-eyed Grass is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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