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Amelichloa caudata
Chilean Ricegrass
Description
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General Details
Plant Type
Grass, Poaceae
Native Region
Southern South America
Seasonality
Warm-season
Height
Foliage grows 1-2 feet tall, flowers 8-12 inches above the foliage
Width
1-2 feet
Alternate Names
Broad-Kernel Espartillo, Stipa caudata
Aesthetic Form
Landscaping Value
Groundcover, flowering accent
Foliage
Narrow bright-green leaves shoot upright
Flower Form
Feathery light-brown seedheads
Bloom Cycle
Spring to summer
Growth Habits
Clumping, forms tight tufts
Plant Pairings
No Available Information
Care & Maintenance
Watering Needs
Moderate water needs, drought-tolerant once established
Soil Preferences
Wide adaptability from sand to clay
Sun Exposure
Full sun
Winter Heartiness
No Available Information
Desert Adaptability
No Available Information
Costal Adaptability
No Available Information