Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Desmostachya
Species: bipinnata (by-pin-NAY-tuh) (Info)
 One member has or wants this plant for trade.
Category:
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Green
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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