Lygeum sparteum
Esparto Grass
Description
A low grass with green stems.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Water Saving Tip:
Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.
Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers