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Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 5'-9'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Ampelodesmos mauritanicus plant details

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In fall tan and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: poaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 9 FT - tall
Flowers: tan and white blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hailing from the Mediterranean, this stately grass yields fine textured, evergreen blades tough enough to fashion ties, ropes and baskets, and large enough to make an imposing stand-alone specimen in your mixed border. Lofty, upward and arching stems race skyward, asserting mostly one-sided pearl-colored panicles above a dark green clump-forming mound. While airy purple-flushed inflorescences invite birds and gardeners alike, the robust Rope Grass maintains its majestic composure throughout the winter, requiring a sheltered, sunny position with well drained soil.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Rope Grass is so called because of its tough evergreen blades that have been used for basketry and ropes. This robust and stately fountain of grass native to the Mediterranean has impressive flower heads. Plant in a well-draining, sheltered and sunny location where you can also enjoy the purple-infused tan inflorescences July – November. Forms a large tussock, reaching 6'– 9' tall or more.