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Plant Needs
Sunlight
Requires full sun exposure; tolerates intense arid sunlight and high daytime temperatures
Watering
Highly drought-tolerant; water only during extended multi-week dry periods to avoid waterlogging
Temperature
Thrives in cool to warm arid climates; tolerates light frost down to 5°C
Characteristics
- Leaf: Narrow linear leaves, up to 10 cm long, with fine hairs along margins, flat or rolled when dry
- Flower: Compact spikelike inflorescences with paired spikelets bearing delicate, short awns
- Stem: Slender, erect or decumbent stems forming tight, low-growing tufts
Care Guide
Watering
Water sparingly only when top 5 cm of soil is completely dry
Fertilization
No regular fertilization required. Natural soil nutrients are sufficient for growth in native arid habitats
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without overfertilizing the low-nutrient arid substratePruning
- Trim faded inflorescences in late summer to prevent unwanted self-seeding
- Remove dead, brown foliage after senescence to maintain tidy tufted form
- Avoid heavy pruning; preserve the natural low-growing, spreading habit
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA: Non-toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxicity to humans
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Arid region ground cover; soil stabilization for erosion control
