Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden-eyed grass)

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

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

Root rot

General care

Pruning

Remove any discoloured foliage and faded flowers.

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

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

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden-eyed grass)

Common pest name

common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Frankliniella schultzei

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/