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Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May'

Also Known As

Aunt May Pale Yellow-eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8b-10b

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Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May' plant details

Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May' is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, rare, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium striatum 'Aunt May'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Variegatum) Great plant – Rarely offered! Dunno why?? 2’ tall clumps of soft, sword leaves vertically striped in cream – Sun to part shade – average garden conditions – Cream flower scapes, but infrequent bloomer – We like to use it in the foreground to echo larger, similar swords i.e. Phormium, Miscanthus and variegated Iris. USDA Z8

By: Secret Garden Growers

This bulb is an 18” perennial evergreen. The leaves are light green with creamy wide margins. The light yellow flowers appear in upright stalks in spring.

By: Gossler Farms

This gorgeous iris relative is coveted by collectors and it's easy to see why. Aunt May behaves herself in the garden unlike the rest of that side of the family. With mostly evergreen, creamy variegated foliage with dainty yellow flowers in mid summer this is a clumper that spreads out slowly. Nice accent, border, or wall plant. Stands out in any container combination. Easy and frost hardy to mid USDA zone 8.