Xyris anceps, commonly known as Yellow-eyed Grass or Coastal Plain Yellow-eyed Grass, is a perennial herb native to wetlands, including bogs, fens, and wet savannas in West Coast of South America and the East and West Coasts of Africa. It typically grows slowly to a height of 0.5-1.5 feet (0.15-0.5 meters) and a width of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). This plant features narrow, grass-like leaves and bears small, round, yellow flowers atop slender stalks that bloom in the summer. The flowers are quite showy when viewed up close, but due to their small size, they may not be as noticeable from a distance.

Yellow-eyed Grass is valued for its unique appearance and ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for water gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized wetland plantings. It is also used in restoration projects to stabilize soil and support wetland ecosystems. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and prefers slow-draining clay or loam soils with consistent moisture. While it is not a common garden plant, it can add interest to specialized plantings. It is relatively low maintenance but may need to be managed to prevent it from spreading too aggressively in ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0