Sisyrinchium striatum ‘Aunt May’
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: SATIN FLOWER, YELLOW EYED GRASS
Native to: South America
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect, tufted
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
secondary color present, white/off white
Leaf
green, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate, moist, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant