Ampelodesmos mauritanicus
MAURITANIAN VINE REED, DISS GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Flowers: green

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green
 
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Ampelodesmos mauritanicus
MAURITANIAN VINE REED, DISS GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
1.5m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: green

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, contemporary, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, mass planting, accents, cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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