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Sisyrinchium convolutum

Also Known As

  • Yellow-Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

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Sisyrinchium convolutum plant details

Sisyrinchium convolutum is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 convolutum

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium convolutum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sisyrinchium convolutum plant

How to Grow Sisyrinchium convolutum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-10"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-8b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 8"-12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

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Size

Height: 6"

Width: 10"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"

Width: 6"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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