Fern grass
Catapodium rigidum
Fern grass is a tough, low-maintenance ornamental grass that thrives in partial shade with moderate, consistent watering. It is well-suited to rock gardens, border edges, and naturalistic landscapes where it requires little intervention once established. Avoid waterlogged soils, and allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
8″ – 24″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 22, 2019 by bas yves (cc-by-sa)
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