Pinewoods Fingergrass

Eustachyspetraea

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Eustachys (yoo-STAK-iss)
Species
petraea (pet-RAY-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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