Sisyrinchium striatum (Pale Yellow-eyed Grass)
Botanical Information
Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Sisyrinchium |
Species | striatum |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Argentina and Chile. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-4) |
Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
Height | 0.3 - 0.6m |
Spread | 0.3 - 0.6m |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Naturalize in cottage or informal garden areas. |
Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock, National Trust, Bodmin, Cornwall, England. University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
Habitat | Native to alpine grasslands, meadows and open woods. |
Leaf Description | Stiff, upright, sword-shaped leaves. |
Flower Description | Pale yellow flowers with golden centres. |