Annual-bristle grass
Aristida adscensionis
Aristida
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This drought-adapted ornamental grass requires minimal care once established. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce frequency as it becomes very drought tolerant. Thrives in poor soils and partial shade conditions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water When Soil Surface Is Dry, Allow Good Drainage
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andaman Is.
Angola
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Arizona
Aruba
Ascension
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Botswana
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
Burkina
Burundi
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 18, 2019 by susan brown (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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