| Common Name: | Tall Yellow-eye |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Xyridaceae |
| Size: | 0.3-0.6m x 30cm |
| Description: | Large erect tufted perennial herb. |
| Leaves: | Fine grass-like leaves 25-60cm long, sheaths glossy mid to dark brown. |
| Flowering: | 5-10 flowering stems 30-60cm high. Terminal spike of 3-petalled bright yellow flowers, each surrounded by rings of conspicuous, often fringed, dark brown bracts, lower bracts flowerless. One flower opens at a time. |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | November to January |
| Growing Conditions: | Wet peaty soils in swamps and heathlands. Full sun, semi shade. Both species often occur together. Rare within the Shire. |
| Garden Use: | Inconspicuous plant which is attractive in flower. Grow in moist sites beside water areas and in bog gardens. Does not like to dry out. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 15, 22, 34 |
| Conservation Status: | Restricted distribution within the Shire with plants scattered within the area. |
| Aboriginal Use: | |
| Commercially available: | Indigenous nursery |
| Bird Attracting: | No |
| Butterfly Attracting: | No |
| Frog Habitat: | Yes |
| Photographer: | 1, 3, 4 Marilyn Gray ©; 2 Murray Fagg © |