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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates hot afternoon sun in cool temperate regions, provide afternoon shade in hot arid areas
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry; avoid standing water to prevent root rot
Temperature
Hardy to -10°C; thrives in cool to temperate conditions, tolerates mild summer heat up to 30°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow, sword-shaped, grass-like leaves in dense clumps, blue-green to gray-green.
- Flower: Star-shaped pale yellow blooms with brownish petal stripes, borne on upright rigid stems.
- Stem: Slender, upright flowering stems rising 10–20 cm above foliage clumps.
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Diluted balanced liquid feed once monthly. Use a low-nitrogen fertilizer to prioritize bloom production over foliage growth
Eggshell powder top-dress：Sprinkle a thin layer of crushed, dried eggshells around the base of clumps; water thoroughly to release calcium into the soilPruning
- Remove spent flower stems after blooming to encourage potential reblooming and tidy clumps
- Trim back dead foliage to ground level in late winter before new growth emerges
- Divide overcrowded clumps every 2–3 years in early spring to maintain plant vigor
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA confirms no toxicity to cats
Humans: No known toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Ornamental groundcover, border edge plant, rock garden specimen, and cut flower filler
