Sisyrinchium striatum

Also Known As

Satin Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-3'
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

7a-8b

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Sisyrinchium striatum plant details

Sisyrinchium striatum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium striatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: meadow garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium striatum

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sisyrinchium striatum is a South American wildflower with narrow, evergreen, greyish, iris-like foliage and upright stems bearing pretty pale yellow and white flowers over a long period from early to late summer. Adaptable but best grown in consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Do not cut foliage in the fall just tidy it up in the spring.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

From a basal fan of Iris-like leaves arise stout 2-3' stalks covered, head-to-toe in mid-sum, with pretty creamy-yellow flowers. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

From Chile and Argentina, this taller Sisyrinchium sports plentiful pretty pale yellow blooms the length of its many stalks. Sharp drainage is ideal for best growth but it does like consistently moist soil in full sun. Once leaves yellow, feel free to cut them back by half. They will spread over time and will lightly re-seed so cut blooms off before seeds set if you want to limit this lovely flower.1 -2'x1 -2' Minimum temperature: -20 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Native to Chile, this elegant member of the Iris family is notable for its creamy multitudes of pale yellow blooms; each is centered with a deep buttery colored eye, and the back of each petal has a pronounced purple stripe

By: Digging Dog Nursery

I wish this thing was hardy here... clumps of iris-like foliage and spikes covered densely with medium sized pale yellow to off-white flowers. Quite lovely. 1-3 feet tall. Zone 7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

The tight clumps of softly silver, sword shaped leaves, of this evergreen, sun loving perennial, are outstanding when combined with low mound forming plants like Dianthus, Sedum, Origanum and small growing winter bulbs. The slender spikes of soft lemon flowers, borne in spring, make this Chilean native indispensable in the garden. Good drainage is essential. Generally short lived, 3-4 years, but self sows nicely in well drained soil.