PatternBasePoverty Oat Grass
Danthonia spicata, Poaceae
Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Curved Fountain BambooFargesia decurvata
Fountain bamboo dense clumping habit creates deep shade that suppresses poverty grass, bamboo root chemicals inhibit nearby vegetation
Buho BambooSchizostachyum lumampaoBuho bamboo dense clumping growth shades out poverty grass, competing root systems limit grass establishment
Uses
Functions
Soil StabilizationWildlife HabitatLow-Maintenance Groundcover
Edible Parts
Seeds
Common Questions
What zones does Poverty Oat Grass grow in?
Poverty Oat Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Poverty Oat Grass?
Good companions for Poverty Oat Grass include Climbing Bamboo, Rough-leaved Rice Grass, Fine-leaved Moor Grass.
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