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Drinn Grass

Aristida pungens, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cape Feather GrassStipa capensis
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Tanglehead GrassHeteropogon contortus
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Giant SacatonSporobolus wrightii
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sand DropseedSporobolus cryptandrus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant BambooDendrocalamus giganteus

Giant bamboo's massive size and resource demands compete intensely with drinn grass where ranges overlap

Whitetinge SedgeCarex albicans

Drinn grass's extensive root system and chemical compounds inhibit whitetinge sedge establishment

Uses

Functions

Desert RestorationErosion ControlSand StabilizationLivestock Forage

Common Questions

What zones does Drinn Grass grow in?

Drinn Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Drinn Grass?

Good companions for Drinn Grass include Cape Feather Grass, Tanglehead Grass, Giant Sacaton, Sand Dropseed.

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