PatternBasePlume Grass
Erianthus ravennae, Poaceae
Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
ProducerMulch MakerWindbreakBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Curved Fountain BambooFargesia decurvata
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Arunachal Giant BambooDendrocalamus arunachalensisWind ProtectionShade Provision
Glutinous GomphidiusGomphidius glutinosusNutrient Accumulation
Georgia BulrushScirpus georgianusWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Soft Blue Stem GrassMuhlenbergia pubescensWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Antagonistic Plants
Java Black BambooGigantochloa atroviolacea
Large bamboo can outcompete tall grasses for light and may release growth-inhibiting compounds
Blue RushJuncus inflexusLarge plume grass creates dense stands that shade and outcompete rush species for space and nutrients
Texas DropseedSporobolus texanusLarge plume grass creates dense stands that outcompete smaller dropseed for light and space
Uses
Functions
Biomass ProductionOrnamentalErosion ControlWindbreak
Common Questions
What zones does Plume Grass grow in?
Plume Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Plume Grass?
Good companions for Plume Grass include Curved Fountain Bamboo, Arunachal Giant Bamboo, Glutinous Gomphidius, Georgia Bulrush, Soft Blue Stem Grass.
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