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Golden eyed grass

Sisyrinchium californicum, Yellow-Eyed Grass, is a small perennial about 8 inches tall that forms a little clump of iris leaves with bunches of yellow flowers that appear May through June. Yellow-Eyed Grass likes moist areas, but will become drought tolerant in a conventional garden. They work in a container garden but be careful of crowding. Description from laspilitas.com

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Golden eyed grass

Golden eyed grass fast facts

Scientific Name

Sisyrinchium californicum

Family

Iridaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Rain Garden Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees, Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Medium

Plant Type

Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Yellow

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1, 1 – 2 feet

Months in Bloom

April, May, June, July

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
Golden eyed grass

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