
Plants of the Southwest
Bothriochloa laguroides ssp. torreyana
Silver Beardgrass
Silver Beardgrass is an ornamental bunchgrass 2-3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide. Bright green leaves turn orange in the fall. Shimmering drifts appear in late summer when the fluffy white seed heads emerge. Beautiful in meadows or along the driveway or garden. Zones 4-8.
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