Slough Grass
Beckmannia syzigachne
Also Known As - American Slough GrassWatering:
Average
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Green/Brown Flowers
Sun:
full sun
Soil:
Clay, Sand
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Slough Grass should be watered lightly and frequently during the summer months. In the winter months, refrain from regular watering and only water if the area experiences a drought. On average, Slough Grass should receive about 1 inch of water per week during the growing season, spread out over several applications.
sunlight
Slough Grass needs direct sunlight and prefers a sunny and well draining area to thrive. This plant requires about 8 - 10 hours of direct sunlight for optimal growth. Ideally it should get at least half of the sunlight during the morning hours and the other half should be received in the late afternoon. Slough grass should be planted in an area where it can receive direct sunlight for the maximum number of hours during the day.
pruning
Slough Grass should be pruned annually in the late winter or early spring. Pruning should include removal of any dead or dying leaves, thinning of broken, damaged, or overcrowded leaves, and removal of any stems that have become brittle or are no longer producing growth. Pruning should be done lightly to preserve the plants natural shape, and only remove what is necessary. Avoid pruning back to bare stems, as this can weaken the plant. With careful pruning, Slough Grass should remain healthy and vigorous.
