Chloris gayana
RHODES GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn
 
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Chloris gayana
RHODES GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, medium soil salinity, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: mass planting, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: moist temperate, dry temperate areas






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