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


Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder
Dan Jaffe Wilder (c) Dan Jaffe Wilder