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California Native Plant

Sisyrinchium californicum

Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

The yellow eyed grass is a grass-like perennial that grows 16" tall. It produces yellow spring flowers and can tolerate wet soils. This perennial needs shade, is native to California, and is drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Water Garden, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.