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Acidic grass ground cover?

14 years ago

i have a large area, about 5 1/2 acres, of rocky super acidic soil. I am not looking to adjust the soil with lime and fertilizer, but find a grass that thrives in acidic soil. Its primary purpose is just erosion control, it doesn't have to look pertty.

Any ideas what type of grass would grow in acidic rocky soil?

Comments (2)

rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
14 years ago
We would have to know your general location in order to suggest a grass for you.
petzold6596
14 years ago
Google 'native grasses' and go from there. With that much acreage I would leave the grasses go uncut, which is what I gather from your post.
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