Needletip Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium mucronatum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
CT, DE, GA, IL and 20 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Needletip blue-eyed grass forms neat clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage topped with small blue flowers in spring. This compact native perennial stays tidy and well-behaved in sunny garden beds. Despite its name, it's actually in the iris family rather than being a true grass.
In an HOA neighborhood
Needletip 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 spring flowers attract native bees and small butterflies during the peak blooming season from April through June.
Common questions
- How much sun does Needletip Blue-eyed Grass need?
- Needletip Blue-eyed Grass grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Needletip Blue-eyed Grass bloom?
- Needletip Blue-eyed Grass blooms in April, May, and June.
- Where is Needletip Blue-eyed Grass native?
- Needletip Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium mucronatum) is native to CT, DE, GA, IL and 20 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Needletip Blue-eyed Grass attract?
- Needletip Blue-eyed Grass draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Needletip Blue-eyed Grass HOA-friendly?
- Needletip Blue-eyed Grass 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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