Golden Blue-Eyed Grass, Californian Satin Flower, Yellow-Eyed Grass, Hydastylus borealis, Hydastylus brachypus, Hydastylus californicus, Sisyrinchium boreale
Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden Blue-Eyed Grass) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial forming a tuft of narrow, grass-like, pale green leaves. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of delicate, star-shaped, golden-yellow flowers are borne atop flat stems. The flowers last only one day, but they are produced in great quantities. Native to moist areas along the Pacific coast from California north to southern British Columbia, this charming wildflower is perfect for moist meadow gardens, containers, or borders. It looks great in a rock garden as long as adequate moisture is provided. Golden Blue-Eyed Grass self-seeds readily and naturalizes easily.
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Blue-Eyed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Blue-Eyed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | California, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Deer, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden Blue-Eyed Grass) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden Blue-Eyed Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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