Interesting species for fixing slopes and dunes. Also called Oryzopsis miliacea.
Perennial grass, height 40-100 cm. Flowering all year especially in spring and autumn.
Direct sowing in Spring and Autumn.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 40 |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Mediterranean continental, Temperate areas |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Coastal garden, Cut foliage, Edges, Erosion control, Grass, Low maintenance garden, Restoration, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 2000 |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | Neutral to acid |
Soil - Type | Loam |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |