Sisyrinchium striatum (Satin flower)

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Botanical Name: Sisyrinchium striatum sis-ih-RIN-kee-um stry-AY-tum

Common Name: Satin flower Synonyms: Phaiophelps nigricans Genus: Sisyrinchium

In early summer, these grass-like perennials produce multiple spikes of small, pale yellow blooms with dark yellow centers and faint purple stripes. The flowers rise above gray-green foliage. Native to open woods, meadows, and prairies of South America, these adaptable wildflowers tolerate a wide range of conditions and naturalize easily. The summer blossoms each open for just one day with the morning sun and close at dusk. Rarely do the blooms open on cloudy days. Plants grow to 3 feet tall and 10 inches wide.
Care: Provide moderately fertile to poor, neutral to slightly alkaline soil in full sun. This plant can grow in sandy or clay soil, but it resents winter moisture. It is drought tolerant once established.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in fall or early spring or divide after flowering.
Problems: Aphids, spider mites, rust.

Overview
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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Drought Tolerant
Characteristics	Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Early Summer; Summer
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	, Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Roadside
Style	, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest	, Summer Interest
Type	,Perennials

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