Arabian grass
Schismus barbatus
Schismus
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 8–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
An extremely drought-tolerant desert grass that thrives in arid conditions with minimal water. Perfect for xeriscaping and desert gardens where it forms small, neat tufts. Requires excellent drainage and full sun to partial shade.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 12″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-28 Days • Water Sparingly, Soil Should Remain Relatively Dry
Soil pH
6.5 – 8.5
Temperature
15° – 110°F
Mature Spread
up to 6″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Algeria
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Botswana
California
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Chad
Chile Central
Cyprus
Czechoslovakia
Egypt
France
Free State
Gulf States
Iran
Iraq
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 15, 2018 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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