Digitgrass (Eriantha)

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The Digitgrass (Eriantha) is generally described as a perennial graminoid. This is not native to the U.S. (United States) and has its most active growth period in the summer . Leaves are not retained year to year. The Digitgrass (Eriantha) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Digitgrass (Eriantha) will reach up to 2 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Digitgrass (Eriantha) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by sprigs. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below 17°F. has medium tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.

Category
Growth Rate	Moderate
General Type	Graminoid
Growth Period	Summer
Growth Duration	Perennial
Lifespan	Moderate
Plant Nativity	Introduced to U.S.
Commercial Availability	Routinely Available

Displays Fall Colors	No
Shape/Growth Form	Stoloniferous
Drought Tolerance	Medium
Shade Tolerance	Intolerant
Height When Mature	2
Vegetative Spread	Moderate
Flower Conspicuousness	No
Seed Spread Rate	None

Propagations (Ways to Grow)	Sprigs
Moisture Requirements	Low
Cold Stratification Required	No
Minimum Temperature	17
Soil Depth for Roots	6
Toxic to Nearby Plants	No
Toxic to Livestock	No
After-Harvest Regrowth Rate	Rapid
After-Harvest Resprout Ability	No
Responds to Coppicing	No

pH Range	5–7 pH
Precipitation Range	40–40 inches/yr
Planting Density	11000–43000 indiv./acre
Soil Textures	Coarse, Fine, Medium
Soil Depth for Roots	6
Minimum Frost-Free Days	180 day(s)
Salinity Tolerance	None
CaCO₃ Tolerance	None