Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 256 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610837
Common Names
- Flexifolia Xyris
- Flexifolia Grass
- Slender Yelloweyed Grass
Description
Xyris flexifolia (also called Flexible Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a clumping habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in wet meadows and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris flexifolia is a perennial plant that can be used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also a great plant for attracting butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris flexifolia is yellow with a small center and has three petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are light green with a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris flexifolia is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination can take up to three months.
Where to Find Xyris flexifolia
Xyris flexifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Xyris flexifolia FAQ
What is the best soil for Xyris flexifolia?
Xyris flexifolia prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
What is the best temperature for Xyris flexifolia?
Xyris flexifolia prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Xyris flexifolia need?
Xyris flexifolia prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Xyris genus
Xyris aberdarica,
Xyris acrophila,
Xyris affinis,
Xyris albescens,
Xyris almae,
Xyris ambigua,
Xyris amorimii,
Xyris anceps,
Xyris andina,
Xyris angularis,
Xyris angustifolia,
Xyris anisophylla,
Xyris apureana,
Xyris aquatica,
Xyris aracamunae,
Xyris arachnoidea,
Xyris araracuarae,
Xyris archeri,
Xyris aristata,
Xyris asperula,
Xyris asterotricha,
Xyris atrata,
Xyris atriceps,
Xyris atrovirida,
Xyris augusto-coburgii,
Xyris aurea,
Xyris bahiana,
Xyris baldwiniana,
Xyris bampsii,
Xyris bancana,
Xyris barteri,
Xyris bialata,
Xyris bicarinata,
Xyris bicephala,
Xyris bicostata,
Xyris bissei,
Xyris blanchetiana,
Xyris blepharophylla,
Xyris boliviana,
Xyris borneensis,
Xyris brachyfolia,
Xyris brachysepala,
Xyris bracteata,
Xyris brevifolia,
Xyris byssacea,
Xyris cachimbensis,
Xyris calcicola,
Xyris calderonii,
Xyris calostachys,
Xyris caparaoensis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata,
Abolboda acaulis,
Abolboda acicularis,
Abolboda americana,
Abolboda bella,
Abolboda ciliata,
Abolboda dunstervillei,
Abolboda ebracteata,
Abolboda egleri,
Abolboda glomerata,
Abolboda grandis,
Abolboda killipii,
Abolboda linearifolia,
Abolboda macrostachya,
Abolboda neblinae,
Abolboda paniculata,
Abolboda poarchon,
Abolboda pulchella,
Abolboda scabrida,
Abolboda sprucei,
Abolboda uniflora,
Abolboda granularis,
Achlyphila disticha,
Aratitiyopea lopezii,
Orectanthe ptaritepuiana,
Orectanthe sceptrum,
Xyris aberdarica,
Xyris acrophila,
Xyris affinis,
Xyris albescens,
Xyris almae,
Xyris ambigua,
Xyris amorimii,
Xyris anceps,
Xyris andina,
Xyris angularis,
Xyris angustifolia,
Xyris anisophylla,
Xyris apureana,
Xyris aquatica,
Xyris aracamunae,
Xyris arachnoidea,
Xyris araracuarae,
Xyris archeri,
Xyris aristata,
Xyris asperula,
Xyris asterotricha,
Xyris atrata,
Xyris atriceps,
Xyris atrovirida,