Fringed Centipede Grass

Eremochloa ciliaris

Also known as: Sharp Cupgrass

Fringed Centipede Grass

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Eremochloa
Species:
Eremochloa ciliaris

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to grasslands and open woodlands