Leptochloa dubia

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Information by:         Photographer: Cado Daily

 

Description

This perennial bunch grass can quickly reach 3' tall and 1' wide. The blue green leaf can range in length from 6"-18" long, is usually flat and sometimes folded. Green flowers appear in summer. Irrigate this grass weekly after it's established, especially during the summer. The pollen may be highly allergenic for some people.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Meadow

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Roadside, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Naturalizing, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.