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Job's Tears

Coix lacryma-jobi, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Prince's Feather AmaranthAmaranthus hypochondriacus
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Arrow BambooPseudosasa japonica

Bamboo's dense growth pattern and root system compete strongly with grain crops

Giant CaneArundinaria gigantea

Giant cane forms dense thickets that suppress other grass species through competition

Common Questions

What zones does Job's Tears grow in?

Job's Tears grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Job's Tears?

Good companions for Job's Tears include Prince's Feather Amaranth.

Design guilds with Job's Tears and see companion relationships visually.

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