Aristida — 1 species

Cultivation

A plant of the tropical, subtropical and warm temperate zones, where it is found at elevations up to 2,250 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 28°c, but can tolerate 5 - 35°c. Tolerant of heavy frosts, when dormant it can tolerate temperatures down to -20°c, but fresh growth can be killed at -1°c.