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Apera spica-venti

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Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Apera (a-PER-uh) (Info)
Species: spica-venti (SPIK-uh VEN-ti) (Info)

Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
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Hardiness:
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Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
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Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
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Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
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Seed Collecting:
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Profile:

No positives
3 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	frostweed	On Nov 28, 2006, frostweed from Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Wind Grass, Loose Silky-Bent Apera spica-venti is Naturalized in Texas and other States.
Neutral	Terry	On Aug 16, 2001, Terry from Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) wrote: Species name means "ear of wind"
Neutral	talinum	On Aug 15, 2001, talinum from Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) wrote: HA 1-3' tall. A native of dry, sandy, arable fields in East Anglia. An easily grown grass. It has large, purplish, open flower plumes that can be dried for winter decoration. The leaves also turn chestnut-red in the fall. It can be used as a container plant. Do not over water!

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