Onespike danthonia (Danthonia unispicata)

Onespike danthonia

Onespike danthonia is a short and fuzzy-looking grass favored by pocket gophers as food. It's restricted to western North America, where it's quite common in prairies, meadows, and dry slopes, but it doesn't have much known value as a grazing grass for larger wild animals. Onespike danthonia has the potential to make an excellent garden border plant.

Scientific classification

Species

Onespike danthonia (Danthonia unispicata)

Grasses, sedges and allies

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24 cm

Plant Height

Yellow, Green, Red, Brown

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Summer

Growth Season

Rapid

Growth Rate

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Care Guide for Onespike danthonia

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Native to temperate grasslands, onespike danthonia prefers moderate moisture and is resilient to short droughts. It thrives with weekly watering, particularly during its active growing season, ensuring adequate hydration without waterlogging.

Fertilize: To care for onespike danthonia, enrich the soil annually with a 5 cm (2 inch) layer of mulch or compost, avoiding stem contact. Apply during active growth from spring to summer, ensuring even distribution and thorough watering. Moderate fertilization is critical to avoid harming onespike danthonia.

Pruning: Onespike danthonia features distinctive spikes and grassy foliage. Prune in early spring, focusing on dead or damaged stems and thinning crowded areas for better air circulation. Minimal pruning maintains its natural form, enhances health, and promotes robust growth while preventing disease spread.

Propagation: Onespike danthonia, a grass species from the Poaceae family, thrives in prairies and open woodlands. Propagation is best achieved by dividing mature clumps during active growth. It's crucial to maintain root integrity, provide ample water, and replicate native conditions for optimal establishment and growth.

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