Chinese packing grass
Microstegium vimineum
Microstegium
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Chinese packing grass is an ornamental grass that thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. It requires regular watering during dry periods and benefits from annual division to maintain vigor. This grass is best suited for naturalized areas and wildlife gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Assam
Cameroon
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Congo
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
East Himalaya
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Iran
Japan
Jawa
Kentucky
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 14, 2022 by lisadunk (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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