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Bearded Sprangletop

Leptochloa fusca, Poaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Lehmann's LovegrassEragrostis lehmanniana
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Hilo GrassPaspalum conjugatum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Black-fringed Giant BambooGigantochloa nigrociliata
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Forked RushJuncus dichotomus

Bearded sprangletop competes with forked rush for water and nutrients in wetland edges

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationAlkaline Soil RemediationQuick Cover Crop

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Bearded Sprangletop grow in?

Bearded Sprangletop grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Bearded Sprangletop?

Good companions for Bearded Sprangletop include Lehmann's Lovegrass, Hilo Grass, Black-fringed Giant Bamboo.

Design guilds with Bearded Sprangletop and see companion relationships visually.

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