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Saramolla Grass

Ischaemum rugosum, Poaceae

Zones
8–12
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

Fox-tail MilkvetchAstragalus alopecuroides
Nitrogen Fixation
Smooth RattleboxCrotalaria pallida
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Cluster-flowered SweetvetchHedysarum glomeratum
Nitrogen Fixation
White-flowered Pigeon PeaAtylosia albicans
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
White HoarypeaTephrosia candida
Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Brazilian Joint VetchAeschynomene brasiliana
Nitrogen Fixation
Danglepod SesbaniaSesbania herbacea
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Spreading CloverTrifolium diffusum

Aggressive grass growth suppresses low-growing clovers through shading and root competition

Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii

Dense grass stands compete with lupines for soil moisture and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionSoil CoverageWeed SuppressionErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Saramolla Grass grow in?

Saramolla Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Saramolla Grass?

Good companions for Saramolla Grass include Fox-tail Milkvetch, Smooth Rattlebox, Cluster-flowered Sweetvetch, White-flowered Pigeon Pea, White Hoarypea.

Design guilds with Saramolla Grass and see companion relationships visually.

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