Beard grass
Polypogon monspeliensis
Beard grass is a low-maintenance ornamental grass that thrives in full sun to partial shade with regular watering. It establishes quickly and tolerates a wide range of soil types, making it ideal for naturalized or meadow garden settings. Avoid waterlogging and allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4.8 – 7.8
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 26, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Florent BECK (cc-by-sa)
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