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Sporobolus

Sporobolus recurvatus

Poaceae
Grass
Ornamental

About this plant

Sporobolus recurvatus is an ornamental grass from the Poaceae family, known for its graceful, arching form. It thrives in full sun and requires low watering, making it suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This grass reaches a height of 0.6–1.2 meters and prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils. It blooms in August and September and is not evergreen.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Low water

Soil

Sandy, Loamy, Chalky

Height

0.6–1.2 m

Spread

0.4–0.7 m

Zones

5–8

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Cultivation Notes

  • Sunlight: Prefers full sun exposure.
  • Water: Drought-tolerant, needs low watering.
  • Soil: Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and chalky soils.
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA zones 5–8.
  • Height: 0.6–1.2 meters.
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to early autumn (August-September).
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