Aristida stricta
wiregrass
Poaceae (Gramineae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
grass
Size:
1-4 ft tall by 1-3 ft wide
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
Fruit Color:
orange
Phenology:
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Restoration areas. Naturalistic landscapes.
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Short very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Birds
Wind pollinated.
Small birds consume seeds.
Native Habitats:
Open seepage areas, forested seepage areas, flatwoods, sandhill, clayhill, scrub, coastal uplands
