Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum)
Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) is an aggressive, invasive annual grass that forms dense mats, outcompeting native plants in shaded, moist environments. It sp
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Sunlight
Tolerates full sun to deep shade
Watering
Prefers consistently moist soil
Soil
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range of soil types, including compacted and disturbed soils.
Temperature
Warm season grass, thrives in 18-30 °C
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Not required, avoid to prevent spread
Care Requirements
Tolerates full sun to deep shade
Prefers consistently moist soil
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soils but tolerates a wide range of soil types, including compacted and disturbed soils.
Warm season grass, thrives in 18-30 °C
Outdoor
Not required, avoid to prevent spread
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Grass
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Very fast
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green, Purple
Leaf Type
Lanceolate
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
60000
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusMicrostegium
- speciesMicrostegium vimineum
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals, but it is not considered an edible plant.