pineland threeawn
Aristida stricta
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Brown
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acidic (pH<6.8)
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Pineland threeawn (Aristida stricta) is a grass for borders, winter interest, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a wiry, tidy clump that grows 2 to 4 feet tall. Bachman's Sparrows eat the seeds. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Beautyberry, Passionflower, and Loblolly pine.
Native range
AL, FL, GA, MS, and 2 more places. See all 6
AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, and SC.