Vahlodea atropurpurea
Vahlodea atropurpurea
Vahlodea
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This arctic mountain grass requires cool, moist conditions and partial shade. Best suited for specialized alpine or rock gardens in cold climates. Requires excellent drainage and protection from hot summer sun.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing 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
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Aleutian Is.
Argentina South
British Columbia
California
Chile Central
Chile South
Colorado
Finland
Greenland
Idaho
Japan
Kamchatka
Kuril Is.
Labrador
Magadan
Maine
Manitoba
Montana
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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