Thingrass

Thingrass (A.K.A. Seashore bent grass) is a perennial grass that grows 0.3 ft. with an upright, spreading form (sometimes rhizomatous). Its blades have a beautiful deep green color and moderate growth rate. In the spring, it produces an array of thin branches with small clusters of flower spikelets, reaching up to ~2.5 ft. tall.

This species is an excellent lawn alternative as it is evergreen (although it can be semi-deciduous in summer during particularly dry spells), tolerant of mowing and some foot traffic, and requires half the water of non-native lawn grasses!

Thingrass is a great companion plant for various annuals and herbaceous perennials in meadow and rock gardens, or it can be combined with practically any shrubs/trees in woodland gardens.

Lifeform: Grass

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant