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Eriocomahymenoides

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Species

hymenoides (hy-men-OY-deez)

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Synonym

Achnatherum hymenoides

Oryzopsis hymenoides

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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lefty10

Klamath Falls, OR | January 2005 | neutral

also known as Oryzopsis hymenoides, clump grass 12-18" tall; 2' stems in early spring with airy, open flower particles

smiln32

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

The name is translated: from the Greek word oruzu, rice, and opsis, appearance.

Germination rates for this plant are low ...Read More

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