Pitted Beardgrass

Bothriochloa pertusa (L.) A. Camus - Grass family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 3.0 feet

Planting Distance: 3.0 feet

Plant Type: Graminoid

Root Depth: 12 inches

Growth Form: Stoloniferous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: No

Bloom Time: Indeterminate

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: Yes

Fall Colors: Yes

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: High

Flood Tolerance: Medium

Fire Tolerance: High

Salt Tolerance: Medium