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    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

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    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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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

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    Harpochloa falx 'Compact Black'

    aka Compact Black Black Catapillar Grass

    Plant Type

    Grass / Grass Like

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Harpochloa falx 'Compact Black' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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