Harpochloa falx
Also Known As
- Caterpillar Grass
- Eyelash Grass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 15"-20"
- W: 24"-48"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Harpochloa falx plant details
Harpochloa falx is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring and summer flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Harpochloa falx
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 48 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Uses: ornamental
GROWING CONDITIONS for Harpochloa falx
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A small, about 15 inches, delicate textured evergreen grass from South Africa. Attractive and all, but the best part are the flower spikes, which look like little caterpillars, complete with little dangling anthers
Caterpillar Grass. This is a cool evergreen grass (semi-evergreen in our winters) from South Africa. The low grassy 15" mounds of leaves won't turn your head but the flowers will. Wiry stems bear seedheads looking like a Caterpillar on a stick. Seriously. It's seriously fun.
By: Far Reaches Farm
Gardening facts about Harpochloa falx plant
How to Grow Harpochloa falx
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Harpochloa for your garden
aka Compact Black Black Catapillar Grass
Plant Type
Grass / Grass Like
Zones
6a-8b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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