Sisyrinchium californicum

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Yellow Eyed Grass

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

The yellow eyed grass is a grass-like perennial that grows 12" tall. It produces yellow spring flowers and prefers wet soils. This perennial needs afternoon shade in warm inland areas but will tolerate full sun in coastal areas. It is a California native. Foliage is gray green and sword shaped.

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

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, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.