Maygrass

Phalaris caroliniana, Poaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

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

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Danglepod SesbaniaSesbania herbacea

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Rough JointvetchAeschynomene rudis

Nitrogen Fixation

ChaksuCassia absus

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Drummond's RattlebushSesbania drummondii

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Bladder CloverTrifolium spumosum

Dense grass growth and potential allelopathic effects suppress clover establishment

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionSoil ProtectionErosion ControlWinter Cover Crop

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Maygrass grow in?

Maygrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Maygrass?

Good companions for Maygrass include Australian Indigo, Danglepod Sesbania, Rough Jointvetch, Chaksu, Drummond's Rattlebush.

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