How much sun does Slender Yelloweyed Grass need?

Slender Yelloweyed Grass grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Slender Yelloweyed Grass bloom?

Slender Yelloweyed Grass blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Slender Yelloweyed Grass native?

Slender Yelloweyed Grass (Xyris torta) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Slender Yelloweyed Grass attract?

Slender Yelloweyed Grass draws bees and flies.

Is Slender Yelloweyed Grass HOA-friendly?

Slender Yelloweyed Grass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Slender Yelloweyed Grass

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Xyris torta

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

East Central Texas Plains South Central Plains

Slender yelloweyed grass is a compact native perennial that forms small clumps of narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces small yellow flowers on thin stems from June through September. This wetland species thrives in consistently moist conditions and partial sun.

In an HOA neighborhood

Slender Yelloweyed Grass takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Very grass-like appearance may be mistaken for weeds
Requires consistently wet conditions uncommon in typical landscapes
Small size and informal growth make it unsuitable for formal settings

Wildlife value

The summer flowers attract bees and flies for pollination. Seeds may provide food for small birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Slender Yelloweyed Grass need?: Slender Yelloweyed Grass grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Slender Yelloweyed Grass bloom?: Slender Yelloweyed Grass blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Slender Yelloweyed Grass native?: Slender Yelloweyed Grass (Xyris torta) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 26 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Slender Yelloweyed Grass attract?: Slender Yelloweyed Grass draws bees and flies.
Is Slender Yelloweyed Grass HOA-friendly?: Slender Yelloweyed Grass takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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