Home / Guides / Plant Files / Poaceae

Sacred Kusha Grass, Halfa Grass

Desmostachyabipinnata

Upload Image Print Article
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Info
Species
bipinnata (by-pin-NAY-tuh)
Info
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
View this plant in a garden
2 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Imperial Moth
(Eacles imperialis)
BIRD FILES
White-browed Robin-chat
(Cossypha heuglini)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Imperial Moth
(Eacles imperialis)
BIRD FILES
White-browed Robin-chat
(Cossypha heuglini)