PatternBaseCommon Knotgrass
Polygonum aviculare, Polygonaceae
Zones
3–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverMulch MakerDynamic Accumulator
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Uses
Functions
Soil Compaction BreakingSilica AccumulationQuick CoverWeed Suppression
Edible Parts
SeedsLeaves
Medicinal Uses
AstringentAnti-Inflammatory
Common Questions
What zones does Common Knotgrass grow in?
Common Knotgrass grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Common Knotgrass?
Good companions for Common Knotgrass include Sky Lupine, Wild Coriander.
Design guilds with Common Knotgrass and see companion relationships visually.
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