species 1,052 observations

Wire Grass

Aristida stricta

Field notes

Supports All

2 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Meske's Skipper, Dotted Skipper 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low Medium
Soil: Sand Loam
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: Yes No
Deer resistant: No
Resists: Poor soil
Habit: Clumping
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.