Water-bent

Polypogon viridis

Polypogon

Poaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

Water-bent is a hardy perennial grass that thrives in moist conditions with moderate watering. It prefers full to partial sun and requires minimal care once established. This grass is primarily grown for erosion control and naturalizing wet areas rather than ornamental purposes.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Temperature

-20° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Argentina South

Arizona

Austria

Azores

Baleares

Bolivia

British Columbia

Bulgaria

California

Canary Is.

Cape Provinces

Cape Verde

Chile Central

Chile North

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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