PatternBaseForked Three-awn Grass
Aristida basiramea, Poaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Ground CoverPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Sand DropseedSporobolus cryptandrus
Both drought-adapted grasses compete for limited water and nutrients in sandy soils with similar root systems
Buho BambooSchizostachyum lumampaoBuho bamboo dense growth form shades out three-awn grass, bamboo allelopathic effects prevent grass establishment
Ghost BambooDendrocalamus minorGhost bamboo dense foliage blocks light for three-awn grass, bamboo root chemicals suppress grass establishment
Uses
Functions
Pioneer SpeciesSoil StabilizationWildlife ForageErosion ControlSeed Production
Edible Parts
Seeds
Common Questions
What zones does Forked Three-awn Grass grow in?
Forked Three-awn Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Forked Three-awn Grass?
Good companions for Forked Three-awn Grass include Nealley's Dropseed, Mesa Dropseed, Bull Grass.
Design guilds with Forked Three-awn Grass and see companion relationships visually.
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