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Diarrhena americana

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.