Microlaena stipoides
WEEPING GRASS, MEADOW RICE GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, high soil salinity, heavy frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Microlaena stipoides
WEEPING GRASS, MEADOW RICE GRASS
Poaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: high wind, high soil salinity, heavy frost
0.8m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & bush designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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