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Sisyrinchium striatum

Pale yellow-eyed grass

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
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Botanical name: Sisyrinchium striatum
Common name: Pale yellow-eyed grass
Family: Iridaceae
Plant Type: Perennial, Semi-evergreen

Flower colour:

Yellow

Foliage colour:

Green

Key features:
Attractive to wildlife
Flowers

Pale yellow-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium striatum, is a clump-forming perennial bearing fans of iris-like foliage, topped by clusters of pale yellow flowers in June and July.

It thrives in sunny positions and well-drained soil, so makes a lovely addition to gravel gardens. It combines well with lime-greens, silvers and purples.

For best results, grow Sisyrinchium striatum in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Will self-seed, so look out for seedlings, which can be left where they are or planted elsewhere.

How to grow Sisyrinchium striatum

Plant size

80cm height

50cm spread
Aspect

South facing, west facing
Position in border

Middle

Sun exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
Flowers
	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowers	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D