Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass, Argentine Blue-Eyed Grass, Yellow Mexican Satin Flower
Native to Argentina and Chile, Sisyrinchium striatum (Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass) is a semi-evergreen perennial that forms tufts of long, upright, sword-shaped, gray green leaves. In late spring or early summer, multiple spikes of small, pale yellow flowers with golden centers and delicate purple stripes rise above the foliage before being followed by black seed pods. Each blossom opens for just one day with the morning sun and closes at dusk.
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Blue-Eyed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
7 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
7 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Common names | Blue-Eyed Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing |
10" - 12" (25cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Sisyrinchium striatum (Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Sisyrinchium striatum (Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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