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Xyris Species, Limestone Yellow-Eyed Grass, Marl Yellow-Eyed Grass

Xyriscalcicola

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Genus

Xyris (ZY-riss)

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Species

calcicola (kal-SY-koh-luh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Xyris Species, Limestone Yellow-Eyed Grass, Marl Yellow-Eyed Grass

Xyriscalcicola

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