yellow-eyed grass
Sisyrinchium californicum
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Yellow-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) is a perennial for borders and low-maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil of most types. Its star-shaped yellow flowers bloom in spring and summer, and each one lasts only one day. It reseeds readily and makes a fine small edger. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Tickseed, Mondo grass, and Labyrinth dahlia.
Native range
Western United States.