Perennial grass
Ehrharta erecta
Ehrharta
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Panic veldtgrass is an adaptable perennial grass that grows well in various soil types. It prefers moderate watering and partial shade conditions. This grass is often used for erosion control and naturalized landscapes.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Dry Spells • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Assam
Botswana
California
Cape Provinces
China South-Central
Eritrea
Ethiopia
France
Free State
Great Britain
Hawaii
India
Kenya
KwaZulu-Natal
Lesotho
Madeira
Malawi
Mexico Northwest
Mexico Southwest
Morocco
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2016 by Martin Sanford (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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