Hilo Grass, Hilo Murainagrass

Ischaemumbyrone

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ischaemum (IS-kay-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kurtistown, Hawaii

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