Black spear grass
Heteropogon contortus
Black spear grass is a warm-season perennial that requires full sun and good drainage. It's moderately drought tolerant once established but needs regular watering during the growing season. This grass works well for erosion control on slopes and in naturalized landscapes.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 14, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
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