Wind Grass, Loose Silky-Bent

Aperaspica-venti

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Apera (a-PER-uh)
Species
spica-venti (SPIK-uh VEN-ti)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Wind Grass, Loose Silky-Bent Apera spica-venti is Naturalized in Texas and other States.

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

Species name means "ear of wind"

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Kearney, NE (Zone 5a) | August 2001 | neutral

HA 1-3' tall.
A native of dry, sandy, arable fields in East Anglia. An easily grown grass. It has large, purplish, open flower p...Read More

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