About
Sisyrinchium striatum, pale yellow-eyed grass, is a clump-forming perennial to 80 cm producing fans of grey-green, narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves and stiff, upright stems carrying clusters of pale-yellow, star-shaped flowers along their length in summer. A bold and rewarding plant for a sunny, well-drained border.
About the genus
Sisyrinchium are annuals or rhizomatous perennials forming clumps of narrowly sword-shaped leaves with erect stems carrying star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer. Excellent plants for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden
Native toArgentina, Chile
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in sun in a well-drained, moist soil. Dislikes wet winters and excessively cold temperatures. May have the potential to become a nuisance as seeds prolifically
PruningRemove old, blackened foliage after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free