Xyris operculata
TALL YELLOW EYE
Xyridaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Garden Styles: suits alpine, bush, cottage, dry style, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: crevice, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Xyris operculata
TALL YELLOW EYE
Xyridaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits alpine, bush, cottage, dry style, mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: crevice, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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