Rytidosperma pilosum
Rytidosperma pilosum
Rytidosperma
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This ornamental grass prefers well-draining soil and partial shade conditions. Regular watering during establishment is important, but mature plants can tolerate some drought. Best suited for specialty grass collections and naturalized plantings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Thoroughly When Soil Surface Begins To Dry, Avoid Waterlogging
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
California
Chatham Is.
Hawaii
Jawa
New South Wales
New Zealand North
New Zealand South
Oregon
Queensland
South Australia
Sulawesi
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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