Polypogon subspathaceus
Maritime Rabbit's-Foot Grass · Mediterranean rabbitsfoot grass
Description
Source: leafsnapPolypogon maritimus, the Mediterranean rabbitsfoot grass, is a species of annual herb in the family Poaceae (true grasses). They have a self-supporting growth form. Individuals can grow to 0.17 m.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
Mediterranean rabbitsfoot grass comes from bright, open habitats where it flourishes in full sun. It can tolerate partial sun but favors direct sunlight for optimal growth. This plant, which can be annual or biennial, is known for its sun-loving nature.
🌡️ Temperature 15–35°C
Mediterranean rabbitsfoot grass can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, though its distribution may still be restricted by particular combinations of water and heat. It develops best in warm summer climates with adequate rainfall or watering. Long periods of cloudy, rainy weather or sustained high temperatures can increase the risk of the grass dying. In winter, proper protection from cold can enhance the plant’s chances of survival.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Annual
- Genus
- Polypogon
- Family
- Poaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 10 cm to 49 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Light Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Purple, Green, Brown
- Flower Size
- 0.20 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Morocco, Uzbekistan, Russia, Iraq, Portugal, France, Tunisia, Cyprus, Greece, China, Afghanistan, Italy, Kazakhstan, Spain, Mongolia, Israel, Iran, Algeria, Turkmenistan