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Spearbract blue-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium sagittiferum

Spearbract blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium sagittiferum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6b–10a. Mature size 1"–18". Blooms Apr–May.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AR, LA, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6b–10a
Mature size
1"–18"
Sun
Part shade
Water
Low · xeric
Bloom
Apr–May
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Spearbract blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium sagittiferum)
Sisyrinchium sagittiferum — Spearbract blue-eyed grass. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Laura Clark, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Spearbract blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium sagittiferum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6b–10a. Mature size 1"–18". Blooms Apr–May. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, spearbract blue-eyed grass pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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