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False Golden Beard Grass

Chrysopogon fallax, Poaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cape Feather GrassStipa capensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
DeergrassMuhlenbergia rigens
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Black Seed Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon nigritanus

Closely related golden beard grass species compete intensively for same soil nutrients and growing space

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSoil StabilizationWildlife HabitatOrnamentalBiomass Production

Common Questions

What zones does False Golden Beard Grass grow in?

False Golden Beard Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for False Golden Beard Grass?

Good companions for False Golden Beard Grass include Cape Feather Grass, Deergrass.

Design guilds with False Golden Beard Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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