Arizona Cottontop
Digitaria californica
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Grass |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
5' × 3' |
| Freeze Tolerant | Yes |
| Flowering Season | August-October |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Minimum Temperature Range | 20-25 °F |
| Leaf Description | Long, narrow; from the base mostly |
| Fruit | Cottony |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 1000-6000 ft. |
| Description | Arizona cottontop is a fast growing grass with good potential to reseed and volunteer in a garden. This upright, clumping species is distinguished by its numerous cottony seeds, and its height makes it a good match for planting among medium size shrubs. Good drainage will benefit this species and improve growth rate. This may not be the grass for you if you don't want a species that can spread in the yard. |
