Sisyrinchium Germination Information
Sisyrinchium is the botanical name for Golden-Eyed Grass 
How to Sow Sisyrinchium: - Best sown outdoors at 68-70° with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 20-30 days
- Seeds can also be sown outdoors in warm soil in the spring, after all danger of frost is past
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Sisyrinchium: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space 11/2-2 feet apart in full sun
Soil: Site in an acidic, normal, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. Very tolerant of poor, low-fertility soils
Additional Care: Plants will need protection from excessive winter moisture. It will readily self-sow around the garden
Appearance and Use:
Situate plants as filler in borders, use as edging, and in showy container displays. They will grow 24 inches tall by 6 inches wide. The 1/2-1 inch flowers are star-shaped, yellow with dark veins, and they appear in mid-summer. The leaves are gray-green and sword shaped to 6 inches long
About Sisyrinchium: Pronunciation: sis-i-rin’ke-um kal-i-fôrn’i-cum
Lifecycle: Annual*
Origination: Iridaceae, native from British Columbia to California
Common Name: Golden-Eyed Grass
*Grown as an annual, but is actually a short-lived perennial in Zones 8 and 9 