Pineland Three-awn
Aristidastricta

Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Aristida (ar-RISS-ti-duh)
Species: stricta (STRIK-tuh)

Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting