Golden-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium californicum

A row of golden-eyed grass, grasslike vegetations sprinkled with small yellow flowers.

Plant Description

Golden-eyed grass is a diminutive member of the iris family with cheery yellow flowers from May – July and small grayish green iris-like leaves. It is clump-forming and will spread by seed if conditions are right. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas Streams Wet prairies Wetlands
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms June Blooms May Deciduous Flowering Flowers yellow Good for rock garden Herbaceous Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	8"