Xyris Pauciflora

Description

Xyris Pauciflora, also known as Few-flowered Yellow-eyed Grass, is a perennial plant belonging to the Xyridaceae family. This plant is native to the southeastern region of the United States, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. It typically grows in wetlands, swamps, and marshes, where it can tolerate standing water and acidic soils.

Taxonomic Information

Appearance

Xyris Pauciflora can grow up to 2 feet in height and 1 foot in width. It has a clumping growth habit and produces narrow, grass-like leaves that are up to 1 foot long. The leaves are green in color and have a smooth texture.The plant produces small, yellow flowers that are arranged in dense clusters at the top of the stem. Each flower has six petals and a prominent yellow eye in the center. The flowers bloom in the summer and fall.

Care Guide

Water: Xyris Pauciflora prefers moist soil and can tolerate standing water, but it should not be submerged for prolonged periods.Fertilization: This plant does not require fertilization, but you can apply a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring.Soil: Xyris Pauciflora grows best in acidic, sandy soils. It can tolerate soils with a pH range of 4.5 to 6.5.Sunlight: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade.Hardiness Zones: Xyris Pauciflora is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10.

Common Pests & Diseases

Xyris Pauciflora is generally not susceptible to pests or diseases. However, it may be affected by root rot if the soil is too wet.

Habitat

Xyris Pauciflora is native to wetlands, swamps, and marshes in the southeastern United States. It can tolerate standing water and acidic soils.

Question and Answer

Q: Can Xyris Pauciflora grow in standing water?
A: Yes, Xyris Pauciflora can tolerate standing water, but it should not be submerged for prolonged periods.Q: Does Xyris Pauciflora require fertilization?
A: No, Xyris Pauciflora does not require fertilization, but you can apply a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring.Q: What is the ideal pH range for Xyris Pauciflora?
A: Xyris Pauciflora grows best in acidic, sandy soils with a pH range of 4.5 to 6.5.Q: Is Xyris Pauciflora susceptible to pests and diseases?
A: Xyris Pauciflora is generally not susceptible to pests or diseases, but it may be affected by root rot if the soil is too wet.

Related Plants

• Xyris Ambigua
• Xyris Caroliniana
• Xyris Difformis
• Xyris Fimbriata

References

• “Xyris pauciflora.” Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – The University of Texas at Austin, www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=xypp.
• “Xyris pauciflora.” Florida Native Plant Society, www.fnps.org/plants/plant/xyris-pauciflora.
• “Fewflower Yelloweyed Grass.” Wild South, wildsouth.org/fewflower-yelloweyed-grass/.