Lygeum spartium
Esparto Grass
Description
This plant is an ornamental grass reaching 1'-3' tall and wide. It has silver blue stems and wheat colored, spring flowers that look like origami birds. It has some salt tolerance and can be grown in sandy soil near the coast but will thrive in deserts also. This grass looks great in containers. Cut down in early spring to revive it.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Gold
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Wildlife
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.