Yellow Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum)
This perennial herb likes moist environments. Native to California and Oregon coast to British Columbia. A member of the Iris family, Yellow Eyed Grass has blade-like leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers that bloom from May throughout the growing season. Grows 8-10 inches tall. Tolerates flooding.
Available Spring 2026
Forms small clumps an prefers full sun on the cooler Coast and part sun part shade in hotter inland/ mountain areas. Ideal for moist garden areas, rain gardens and containers with other moisture loving plants. Thrives in semi-submerged containers in ponds.
Yellow Eyed Grass will naturalize / self seed in wet, boggy, conditions, but needs regular watering in other areas. Grows in all moist soil types.
Has several Medicinal Uses. Deer Resistant.
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