Centipede Grass
Eremochloa ophiuroides
- Native to:
- China, Hainan, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam
harum.koh (www.flickr.com) from Kobe city, Japan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eremochloa
- Species:
- Eremochloa ophiuroides
- USDA Symbol:
- EROP
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Angulose Prominent (Peridea angulosa), dark sod webworm (Herpetogramma phaeopteralis), Hermes Satyr (Hermeuptychia hermes), Little Wood Satyr (Megisto cymela)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates occasional fire and resprouts from stolons; fire can help reduce thatch buildup.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open grasslands and sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best in warm soil temperatures above 70°F. Light improves germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI