Sisyrinchium californicum
Yellow-Eyed Grass
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 CA, and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
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
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, 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.