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Dryland Centipede Grass

Eremochloa bimaculata, Poaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Golden Flowered Century PlantAgave chrysantha
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Hickory WattleAcacia penninervis
Nitrogen FixationWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Feather GrassStipagrostis pennata

Grasses competing for the same soil layer and light resources in arid environments

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlLiving MulchSoil Stabilization

Common Questions

What zones does Dryland Centipede Grass grow in?

Dryland Centipede Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Dryland Centipede Grass?

Good companions for Dryland Centipede Grass include Golden Flowered Century Plant, Hickory Wattle.

Design guilds with Dryland Centipede Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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