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pale yellow-eyed grass 'Aunt May' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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pale yellow-eyed grass 'Aunt May'

Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May' (v)

Genus: Sisyrinchium
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

'Aunt May' is an evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect, sword-shaped grey-green leaves margined with cream, with erect leafy stems bearing several clusters of pale yellow flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Lift and divide every year or so to ensure flowering

Pruning

Remove discoloured foliage and faded flowers

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to root rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years