pale yellow-eyed grass
Sisyrinchium striatum
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pale yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Pale yellow-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium striatum) is a perennial for borders and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it tolerates drought. Pale yellow flowers open in spring and again in summer.
Pairs well with Lemon thyme, Rock rose, and Ornamental onion.
Native range
Argentina and Chile.