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. |
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