Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 5-8
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Height: 12 inches
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Spread: 12-18 inches
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Bloom Time: September to October
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Bloom: greenish flowers give way to silver-white
inflorescences
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Light: full sun to part shade
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Soil: average; well-drained
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Moisture: dry to medium
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Use: groundcover in meadows and mass
planting
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Care: cut to ground in late winter
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Concerns: intolerant of high summer heat
and humidity; no serious insect or disease problems
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Native to: northeastern Europe
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Notes: narrow yellow-green foliage; pest
resistant; tolerates black walnut
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Supplier: The Flower Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Pollinator Garden C162
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