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Eragrostis

Eragrostis latifolia

Poaceae
Grass
Ornamental

About this plant

Eragrostis latifolia, commonly known as Eragrostis, is an ornamental grass belonging to the Poaceae family. It is a perennial plant that thrives in full sun with medium water requirements, suitable for USDA zones 5–9. This grass typically grows to a height of 0.5–1.2 meters. Its blooming period is unknown, but it prefers sandy, loamy, or clay soils. It is not fragrant, does not attract pollinators, is not toxic, and is not evergreen.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Height

0.5–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.7 m

Zones

5–9

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Growing Tips

This ornamental grass prefers full sun and medium watering. It is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay. Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Characteristics

  • Type: Grass
  • Category: Ornamental
  • Sun: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Height: 0.5–1.2 m
  • Blooms: Unknown
  • Soil: Sandy, loamy, clay
  • Fragrant: False
  • Pollinators: False
  • Toxic: False
  • Evergreen: False
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