| | | Family | Gramineae | | Plant Type | ornamental grass | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Spread | 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The foliage is greyish lime in colour. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Diarrhena americana (American beakgrain) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |