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Pruning guide · Perennial
Pale yellow-eyed grass: when and how to prune
Sisyrinchium striatum
Pale yellow-eyed grass is best pruned in March and August.
| Pruning months | March and August |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–July |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Pale yellow-eyed grass: when to prune it?
Hardly any pruning is needed: in March tidy dead leaves, and in August cut off spent spikes.
Pale yellow-eyed grass: how to prune it?
- In March pull out blackened or dead leaves.
- In August cut spent spikes down to the leaf fan if you do not want the plant to self-sow.
- If the clump becomes too tall or ragged, do not cut live leaves: remove only what is dead.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: March and August. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Pale yellow-eyed grass flowers in June–July, when it attracts bees.
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Plant profile: Pale yellow-eyed grass · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.