Coastal Plain Yelloweyed Grass

Xyris ambigua

Native to:
Belize, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Xyridaceae
Genus:
Xyris
Species:
Xyris ambigua
USDA Symbol:
XYAM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Reported Fauna Sightings

Moths:Coleophora xyridella

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from basal portions following fire. Associated with fire-maintained pine savannas and wet prairies.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in wet savannas and bogs

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Best results with fresh seed sown on moist, acidic substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI