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Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden-eyed grass)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Sisyrinchium californicum
Other names
Golden-eyed grass, Yellow Californian satin flower, Yellow-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium boreale, Sisyrinchium brachypus
Genus
Sisyrinchium Sisyrinchium
Species
S. californicum - S. californicum is a short-lived, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with sword-shaped, grey green leaves and, in summer, winged stems bearing star-shaped, dark-veined, bright yellow flowers.
Sisyrinchium californicum is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
May be subject to a root rot.
Root rot Root rot
General care
Pruning
Remove any discoloured foliage and faded flowers.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden-eyed grass) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes excessive winter wet. To ensure continued flowering, lift and divide every year or so. Self-seeds readily. Will happily tolerate wet planting condit
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Sisyrinchium californicum
Other names
Golden-eyed grass, Yellow Californian satin flower, Yellow-eyed grass, Sisyrinchium boreale, Sisyrinchium brachypus
Genus
Sisyrinchium Sisyrinchium
Species
S. californicum - S. californicum is a short-lived, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with sword-shaped, grey green leaves and, in summer, winged stems bearing star-shaped, dark-veined, bright yellow flowers.
Native to
Western Canada, Western United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Diseases
May be subject to a root rot.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove any discoloured foliage and faded flowers.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden-eyed grass) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Dislikes excessive winter wet. To ensure continued flowering, lift and divide every year or so. Self-seeds readily. Will happily tolerate wet planting condit
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8
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