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frost grass
Spodiopogon sibiricus

Not Native

Synonyms: Spodiopogon spp.
Dimensions: Height: 3.0 ft. to 5.0 ft.
Spread: 1.5 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form: Grass/Grass Like
Program Association: Xeriscape Incentive Program
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Season of Bloom: January, February, July, August, September, October, November, December
Flower Color: Green Shades, Yellow Shades
Leaf Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: Air Pollution Tolerant, Fall Color, Winter Interest
Other Considerations: No City Data
Duration: Perennial
Soil Type: Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone: Unknown
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Plant does not do well in hot places and will flop if it doesn’t receive enough light. Purple foliage in late fall.