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Erioneuron pulchellum

Fluffgrass

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Information by:         Photographer: AZ Sonora Desert Museum

 

Description

This small perennial grass reaches .5' tall and wide. This short grass looks great tucked between rocks. Leaves are narrow, green and sharp pointed. Irrigate every 3-4 weeks after the grass is established, especially during the summer. White flowers appear during the summer and fall. This grass is highly allergenic for some people.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.