Dense silky-bent

Apera interrupta

Apera

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Dense silky-bent is an uncommon ornamental grass that prefers partial shade and moderate watering. This low-maintenance perennial adapts well to various soil conditions and requires minimal care once established. Excellent for naturalistic gardens and grass collections.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately And Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Argentina Northwest

Argentina South

Arizona

Austria

Belgium

British Columbia

Bulgaria

California

Chile Central

Colorado

Czechoslovakia

France

Germany

Great Britain

Hawaii

Hungary

Idaho

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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