Yellow Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium californicum) is a perennial herb that naturally grows in moist environments. It is a member of the Iris family, with blade-like leaves. Yellow star-shaped flowers appear from May through June.

Sisyrinchium californicum, called golden-eyed grass, is noted for its yellow flowers but most species of Sisyrinchium produce blue flowers. Although their foliage is grass-like, the plants in the genus Sisyrinchium belong to the iris family not the grass family.

Sisyrinchium californicum is a species of flowering plant in the iris family known by the common names golden blue-eyed grass, [2] yellow-eyed-grass, [3] and golden-eyed-grass. It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to central California, where it grows in moist habitat, often in coastal areas.

Golden Blue-eyed Grass Native to Coastal California from Monterey County and northward, “Yellow-Eyed Grass” is almost ever blooming as long as it has ample moisture. 8” to 12” tall and wide, numerous sunny yellow star-flowers are borne …

Sisyrinchium californicum (Golden Blue-Eyed Grass) is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial forming a tuft of narrow, grass-like, pale green leaves. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of delicate, star-shaped, golden-yellow flowers are borne atop flat stems.

Sisyrinchium californicum, Yellow-Eyed Grass, is a small perennial about 8 inches tall that forms a little clump of iris leaves with bunches of yellow flowers that appear May through June. Yellow-Eyed Grass likes moist areas, but will become drought tolerant in a conventional garden.

Yellow-eyed grass is a small perennial about 8 to 12 inches tall with dark green iris-like leaves and delightful yellow flowers that appear May through June. This charming plant eventually forms clumps that can be separated to produce more plants.

Mar 3, 2025 · Sisyrinchium californicum blooms with yellow flowers from mid-Spring through to Summer. The Yellow Eyed Grass grows in a dense clump 8-12" tall. Where conditions are good Sisyrinchium californicum will spread by seed. If growing the Yellow eyed grass near a stream, keep it back and up so the crown dries out.

golden-eyed grass A semi-evergreen perennial with sword-shaped, grey-green leaves to 15cm long. In summer, broadly winged stems to 60cm tall bear a succession of star-shaped, brown-veined, bright yellow flowers.

Yellow-eyed Grass: Evergreen grass-like CA Native perennial. Deer and gopher resistant. Clay, heat and drought tolerant once established. Good for borders, rock gardens and sunny meadows. Good for borders and rock gardens. Yellow blooms in summer. Grows 6-12" x 6-12". Sun to part shade. Low to medium water.