Xyris operculata
Tall Yellow-eye
Large erect tufted perennial herb.
Additional information
- FamilyXyridaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size30-60 cm x 30 cm
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesFine grass-like leaves 25-60 cm long, sheaths glossy mid to dark brown.
- Flower colourYellow
- Flowering timeNovember to January
- Flowers5-10 flowering stems 30-60 cm high. Terminal spike of 3-petalled bright yellow flowers, each surrounded by rings of conspicuous, often fringed, dark brown bracts, lower bracts flowerless. One flower opens at a time.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsWet peaty soils in swamps and heathlands. Full sun, semi shade. Both species often occur together. Rare within the Shire.
- Garden useInconspicuous plant which is attractive in flower. Grow in moist sites beside water areas and in bog gardens. Does not like to dry out.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusRestricted distribution within the Shire with plants scattered within the area.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Murray Fagg ©
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