Achnatherum bromoides

Achnatherum

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

This Mediterranean grass is extremely low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil, requiring minimal watering after the first growing season. Perfect for xeriscaping and naturalized prairie gardens.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

15″

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

8 – 9

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania

Baleares

Bulgaria

Corse

Cyprus

East Aegean Is.

France

Greece

Hungary

Iran

Iraq

Italy

Kriti

Krym

Lebanon-Syria

Morocco

North Caucasus

Palestine

Portugal

Romania

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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