New England Wild Flower Society

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Sisyrinchium montanum

Closely related to Iris, this beauty is often mistaken for a grass until the yellow-eyed flowers emerge from the long, flattened stems, the petals closing at dusk or on cloudy days, a habit called nyctinasty. This plant can be found in moist clearings and wet meadows, or along the banks of ponds.

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Height: 5-12 in
Spread: 6-8 in


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry
Wet
Average
Ecoregion
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
Not Ecotypic in New England
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Fall/Winter Fruit
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Urban Environment
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Purple to Black Fruit


North American Distribution