Diarrhena americana
Common name: Beak Grass
This perennial grass has bright green leaves that lean to the side as the seed develops. It is shade tolerant and can take nearly all soil conditions. It has a tendency to form dense colonies under the right conditions, and as such, is best used as a ground cover in bare shade areas that need stabilizing or filling in. In fall, this grass will turn yellow, for a short time adding to the richness of fall before fading to brown then dying back for winter. (Usually much darker green than pictured)
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| Per unit for pint growing method | $4 |
| Flats | $45 |
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Plant Details
Plant type
Grass
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Partial Sun / Part Shade, Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Yards that Flood
Habitat
Floodplain, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Whitish
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 3 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet