Grass Category
Invasive/Weed
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 to 10, functioning purely as a summer annual that dies with frost.
About This Grass
Forms a clumping green pasture weed growing 1 to 3 feet tall with distinct cylindrical bristly foxtail seed heads.
Blade Characteristics
Flat, medium-width blades with prominent hairs near the base on the upper surface, lacking auricles.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Bunch-type, upright habit with moderate density from seed.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun with average moisture needs, adapting well to various disturbed soils.
Mowing & Maintenance
High maintenance weed control required as it tolerates low mowing and produces prolific seeds.
Identified on 10/3/2026