Medusahead-rye
Taeniatherum caput-medusae
Taeniatherum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
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Medusahead-rye is an extremely hardy annual grass that thrives in poor, dry soils. It requires minimal water and full sun exposure to flourish. Note that this species can be weedy and may not be suitable for formal garden settings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 24″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Sparingly, Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-10° – 105°F
Mature Spread
up to 8″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Bulgaria
California
Canary Is.
Chile Central
Connecticut
Cyprus
East Aegean Is.
East European Russia
France
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Idaho
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Kazakhstan
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 15, 2007 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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