Description
Plant name: Sisyrinchium striatum ‘Aunt May’
Other names: Pale yellow-eyed grass ‘Aunt May’
Category: Perennial
Plant family: Iridaceae
Light preference: Full sun
Soil preference: Chalk, loam, sand. Alkaline, Neutral. Well-drained.
Flowering/fruiting month: June – August
Size:
- 0.1-0.5 metres height
- 0.1-0.5 meters spread
Description: ‘Aunt May’ is an evergreen perennial forming a clump of erect, sword-shaped grey-green leaves margined with cream, with erect leafy stems bearing several clusters of pale yellow flowers in summer.
Care: Grow in a poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. Lift and divide every year or so to ensure flowering. Remove discoloured foliage and faded flowers.
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