Tall ehrharta
Ehrharta longiflora
Ehrharta
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This ornamental grass prefers partial shade and consistent moisture without waterlogging. Best grown outdoors in Mediterranean climates or as a specimen in rock gardens. Requires regular watering during dry periods but avoid overwatering in winter.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
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
Canary Is.
Cape Provinces
Cape Verde
Free State
India
Namibia
New South Wales
New Zealand North
New Zealand South
Queensland
South Australia
St.Helena
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 26, 2019 by that's someguy (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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