Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Achnatherum (ak-NATH-er-um) (Info)
Species: speciosum (spee-see-OH-sum) (Info)
Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
N/A
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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