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.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
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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 |