Beak Grass (Diarrhena obovata) 2x2x3" Pot
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A shorter woodland grass with attractively arched leaves and a spreading (not bunching) habit, perfect for filing out shady understory or as green mulch between taller plants. It's root mat and dense colonies make it useful as erosion control (think moist woodland slopes and stream banks) and for excluding weeds in plantings.
Light: Part Sun/Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Silt Loam
Height: 1'-2'
Leaf Texture: Medium
Bloom Time: Aug
Root Type: Rhizome
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Limited info available. Hosts the dwarf buff moth. Small animals likely eat the seeds.
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