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Sisyrinchium palmifolium

Also Known As

Sisyrinchium macrocephalum
Palm-leaf Yellow-Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"
W: 29"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Sisyrinchium palmifolium plant details

Sisyrinchium palmifolium is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium palmifolium

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 29 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium palmifolium

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A charming yellow-eyed grass, that's really more of an iris. Very sunny yellow cheery flowers atop blades of narrow iris-like foliage. Just under 2ft tall and clumping. Full Sun. Regular water. USDA zone 7.