Rough-leaved Rice Grass

Oryzopsis asperifolia, Poaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Taiwan Giant BambooDendrocalamus latiflorus

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Star EarthballScleroderma polyrhizum

Nutrient Accumulation

Emei Mountain BambooBambusa emeiensis

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Narrow-leaf Golden Beard GrassChrysopogon serrulatus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Poverty Oat GrassDanthonia spicata

Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan Fountain BambooThamnocalamus spathiflorus

Himalayan bamboo forms dense stands that block light for rice grass, competing root systems limit nutrient availability

Uses

Functions

Native Grain ProductionWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Rough-leaved Rice Grass grow in?

Rough-leaved Rice Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Rough-leaved Rice Grass?

Good companions for Rough-leaved Rice Grass include Taiwan Giant Bamboo, Star Earthball, Emei Mountain Bamboo, Narrow-leaf Golden Beard Grass, Poverty Oat Grass.

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