Rough dog's-tail
Cynosurus echinatus
Rough dog's-tail is a low-maintenance ornamental grass that adapts well to average garden soils with moderate moisture. It performs best in open or partially shaded positions and requires little more than occasional watering and removal of old growth in late winter. It is best used in naturalistic plantings or meadow-style gardens.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 15, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Daniel MATHIEU (cc-by-sa)
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