Nine Awned Grass (Enneapogon Cenchroides) is a annual or perennial grass in the Poaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Enneapogon cenchroides is a hardy annual or perennial grass native to Africa and India, commonly found in seasonally dry tropical biomes.

Nine Awned Grass

Nine Awned Grass

Enneapogon Cenchroides

Enneapogon cenchroides is a hardy annual or perennial grass native to Africa and India, commonly found in seasonally dry tropical biomes.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
annual or perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
drought-tolerant
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, forage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Nine Awned Grass

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Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Poaceae
Genus:Enneapogon