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White Blue-eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium albidum

Last reviewed: June 2026

White Blue-eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium albidum)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 17 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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White blue-eyed grass is a delicate native perennial that forms neat clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces small white flowers with yellow centers in late spring and early summer, creating a charming ground-level display.

In an HOA neighborhood

White 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 flowers attract native bees and small butterflies during its May through June bloom period. Its compact size makes it particularly valuable for supporting smaller pollinators in urban settings.

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.

Does White Blue-eyed Grass fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.