Silky bluestem
Dichanthium sericeum
Dichanthium
Poaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 7–11
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Silky bluestem is a low-maintenance ornamental grass that tolerates various soil conditions. It requires minimal watering once established and provides attractive silvery seed heads. Perfect for naturalized landscapes and prairie-style gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
10° – 110°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Cambodia
Czechoslovakia
Florida
Hawaii
Japan
Laos
Lesser Sunda Is.
Marquesas
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Northwest
Mexico Southeast
Mississippi
New Caledonia
New Guinea
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Pakistan
Philippines
Queensland
Solomon Is.
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Dec 21, 2021 by aria salan (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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