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pale yellow-eyed grass

Sisyrinchium striatum

Genus: Sisyrinchium
Family: Iridaceae
Common Names: yellow Mexican satin flower

About this plant

S. striatum is a clump-forming perennial, to 80cm tall, with fans of grey-green, narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves. In summer, stiff, upright stems carry clusters of pale yellow, star-shaped flowers along their length

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in sun in a well-drained, moist soil. Dislikes wet winters and excessively cold temperatures

Pruning

Remove old, blackened foliage after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging ScreensGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years