Leptochloa dubia

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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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.