Matgrass
Nardus stricta
Matgrass is an extremely hardy mountain grass that forms dense tufts in poor, acidic soils. It requires virtually no care and is highly drought tolerant once established. Best suited for naturalistic plantings and erosion control on difficult sites.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Minimal Watering As It Prefers Well-Drained, Lean Soils And Is Quite Drought Tolerant
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 3, 2020 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)
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