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Shortawn foxtail

Alopecurusaequalis

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Alopecurus (al-oh-pee-KEW-rus)

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Species

aequalis (ee-KWA-liss)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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angihansen

Watkinsville, GA | March 2006 | positive

This native plant is currently listed as Threatened in the state of Connecticut.

smiln32

Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant is a grasslike perennial. It is found near bogs, in ditches and in shallow water. It can cause allergic reactions in people.

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