Leptochloa dubia
Green Sprangle-Top
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.
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:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.