Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons
Marshallia graminifolia
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Grassleaf barbara's buttons is a compact native perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage and cheerful white daisy-like flowers. It blooms reliably through summer months and forms neat clumps that work well in organized garden settings. The plant maintains a tidy appearance during its growing season and integrates easily with both native and traditional landscapes.
In an HOA neighborhood
Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse when dormant in winter
Wildlife value
This native wildflower attracts bees and butterflies with its abundant summer blooms. The long flowering period from June through August provides consistent nectar sources during peak pollinator activity.
Common questions
- How much sun does Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons need?
- Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons bloom?
- Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons native?
- Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons (Marshallia graminifolia) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons attract?
- Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons HOA-friendly?
- Grassleaf Barbara's Buttons 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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