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Poaceae (Graminae)

Fine textured blue-green foliage. Plants are dioecious, seed borne in burrs.

Plant Form or Habit: spreading

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: groundcover

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: beige

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 8"

Width: spreading

Foliage Texture: fine

Heat Tolerance: very high high

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Rapid growth but under high fertility and irrigation cannot compete with bermuda grass; good for home lawns; new selections green-up earlier and have less summer browning; winter color is an attractive gold color.