Overview
Bothriochloa saccharoides is a grass in the genus Bothriochloa, part of the Q43238 family. Bothriochloa saccharoides grows best in full sun. It is native to SFF Iguaque.
About
Bothriochloa saccharoides, commonly called Silver Beard Grass, is a grass suited to full sun that tolerates dry to medium soils. It flowers from July to September. The species is native to SFF Iguaque. Plant in a sunny, well-drained spot for best results.
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About the genus
Bothriochloa is a common and widespread genus of plants in the grass family native to many countries on all inhabited continents and many islands. They are often called beardgrass, bluegrass or bluestem. Some species are invasive in areas where they have been introduced.
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In the garden
Bothriochloa saccharoides is a grass species in the genus Bothriochloa, native to SFF Iguaque. It favours open, sunny sites and performs where soil moisture is low to moderate rather than persistently wet. The flowering season runs from July to September, which provides a late-summer display. Choose a site with full sun and free-draining soil; heavy, waterlogged ground is unsuitable. Incorporate some sharp grit or a small amount of compost into poor soils to improve establishment, but avoid rich, moisture-retentive mixes. Once established it will tolerate drier conditions better than poorly drained sites. In UK gardens place Silver Beard Grass where summer flowering can be seen against a backdrop of other sun-loving plants or structural gravel areas. It can be used on sunny slopes, gravel beds or sunny border edges where drainage is reliable. Planting in groups gives a clearer presence than single specimens. Expect the main bloom period to occur between July and September.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bothriochloa
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil moisture
- dry to medium
Plant details
Bothriochloa saccharoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass
- Native to
- SFF Iguaque
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bothriochloa saccharoides?
Bothriochloa saccharoides prefers full sun.
What soil does Bothriochloa saccharoides need?
Aim for soil that stays dry to medium.
