Water
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which this plant dislikes.
Also known as Chilean Satin Flower · Pale Yellow Eyed Glass · Pale Yellow-Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium striatum is a clump-forming perennial with stiff, sword-shaped, grey-green leaves and starry, pale yellow to white flowers in spring and early summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-25°C during the growing season; cooler in winter.
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring/early summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter to prevent root rot.
Ensure good drainage to avoid waterlogged conditions, which this plant dislikes.
Remove spent flower stalks to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage further blooming. Cut back dead or yellowing foliage in late autumn or early spring. This helps to invigorate the plant for the next growing season.
Propagate by division of established clumps in early spring or autumn. Carefully separate the rhizomatous rootstock, ensuring each division has some roots and shoots. Replant immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot established plants every 2-3 years, or when they become crowded. Do this in early spring before new growth begins. Use a well-draining potting mix, and do not plant too deeply.
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Where Sisyrinchium Striatum (Sisyrinchium striatum) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Sisyrinchium |
| Species | Sisyrinchium striatum |
Similar in genus Sisyrinchium
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