Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May - Variegated Satin Flower
Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May is a little tamer than the species which spews seedlings everywhere. The variegated foliage is striking, making Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May worthy of using as a specimen as if the pale yellow flowers were not enough. Sisyrinchium Aunt May has gray leaves with a cream colored margin. Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May grows 18" tall and forms a slowly spreading clump. We have not had seedlings in our garden yet. Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May will tolerate some drought for a while but really prefers regular water. Plant in full sun to light shade near the coast and in a shaded area for inland gardens. Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May is Winter hardy to the mid teens.
Yellow flowers and variegated foliage of Sisyrinchium striatum Aunt May - Variegated Satin Flower. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Plants in the genus Sisyrinchium featured on this site:
Sisyrinchium bellum * Blue Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium bellum Rocky Point * Rocky Point Blue Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium californicum * Yellow Eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium striatum * Satin Flower, Rush Lily
Sisyrinchium Aunt May * Variegated Satin Flower