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Mountain Golden Beard Grass

Chrysopogon montanus, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Elliott's BluestemAndropogon gyrans
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Narrow-leaf Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon serrulatus
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Oat Grass DropseedSorghastrum avenaceum
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Oriental Golden GrassChrysopogon orientalis

Closely related Chrysopogon species compete for similar resources and may exhibit allelopathic interference

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSlope StabilizationWildlife HabitatOrnamental

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Mountain Golden Beard Grass grow in?

Mountain Golden Beard Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Mountain Golden Beard Grass?

Good companions for Mountain Golden Beard Grass include Elliott's Bluestem, Narrow-leaf Golden Beard Grass, Oat Grass Dropseed.

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

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