Lygeum spartium |
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Esparto Grass |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer: GardenSoft
Description
This plant is an ornamental grass reaching 1'-3' tall and wide. It has silver blue stems and wheat colored, spring flowers that look like origami birds. It has some salt tolerance and can be grown in sandy soil near the coast but will thrive in deserts also. This grass looks great in containers. Cut down in early spring to revive it.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.