Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Dry
Moderate
Wet
Light Requirement
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Partial Sun
Max Height
8 ft. +
Price
$174.95

Tiger Grass is a fast-growing, clumping grass that resembles bamboo and provides a tropical look to your landscape. Its dense growth habit makes it perfect for privacy, but it can also be used as a focal, specimen plant in your garden. It grows at least 6 to 8 feet tall and wide, but can reach 10 feet in each direction. The golden, brush-like flower clusters bloom in the summer and mature into a light brown color. It prefers consistent moisture, but can tolerate some drought once it's established.

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How to care for Tiger Grass

Light. Grows best in full sun or light shade.

Water. Water regularly while it establishes. It grows best in soil that stays moist but drains well.

Soil and feeding. Give it fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Mixing in compost such as Black Kow helps in sandy soil.

Size. Grows to 8 ft or more; clumps can reach about 13 ft. It forms arching, reed-like canes from short underground stems.

Pruning. Every 3–4 years, cut out dead canes and clear trapped leaves from the clump.

Good to know. It is compact for a bamboo look-alike and lacks the aggressive spread of running bamboo. Plant it close for a tall screen or on slopes to hold soil.