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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.