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Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow' (coll. #A1M-47)

Mexican Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Item #: 3029

Zones: 7b to 10b

Dormancy:

Height: 12" tall

Culture: Sun to Part Sun

Origin: Mexico

Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)


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Wow! I never thought I'd say that about a sisyrinchium, but this plant is really cool. We made this collection in 1994 at 1,800' elevation in the region of Puerto Purificacion, Mexico. The rapidly multiplying clump of narrow, iris-like foliage makes a dense plant to 12" wide. Beginning in early spring and continuing through early summer, the clumps are topped with 0.75", bright-yellow flowers held just above the foliage. In well-drained sites, it has been hardy to just above 0 degrees F.