Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 1 to 2 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1 to 2 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Gray-green, narrow hair-like leaves |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Other: flowers are small and combined into spikes |
Flower Color: | Brown |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Bog gardening |
Uses: | Erosion control Groundcover |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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