Sourgrass
Digitaria insularis
This warm-season grass is extremely drought tolerant once established and requires minimal care. Best suited for naturalized areas or native plant gardens in warmer climates. Not commonly available in nurseries as it's primarily valued for erosion control and wildlife habitat.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply Then Allow Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Sep 21, 2020 by mela spot (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.