General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Broadleaf
Other: When grown in warm, dry spots, the leaves and stems turn bright red.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Erosion control
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Large-spike Bristlegrass

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