{"product_id":"freeda®-caterpillar-grass","title":"FREEDA® Caterpillar Grass","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n• \u003cem\u003eHarpochloa falx\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Black' FREEDA® (Caterpillar Grass) delights in summer with playful looped seedheads that unfurl to resemble fuzzy horizontal eyebrows\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• An \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e tuft of needle-like grass turns a handsome shade of chocolate brown in winter bringing \u003cstrong\u003estriking foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e to your garden all year long\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• This \u003cstrong\u003edrought tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e grass is native to South Africa and is well-suited to the North American steppe region\u003cbr\u003e\n\n• A 2022 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Select\u003c\/strong\u003e selection \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n \u003cem\u003eHarpochloa falx\u003c\/em\u003e 'Compact Black' FREEDA® (Caterpillar Grass) is a distinctive ‘tussock’ (tight clump-forming) grass with flowers that unfurl above the foliage, forming playful loops that turn into fuzzy-looking eyebrows. Evergreen needle-like grass turns to an impressive dark cocoa color in winter, adding year-round visual interest.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNative to South Africa, FREEDA® Caterpillar Grass is ideal for the North American steppe region. It is drought-tolerant and thrives in full to partial sun with average to well-draining soil. Low maintenance and easy to grow, \u003cem\u003eHarpochloa falx\u003c\/em\u003e requires very little water once established and is resistant to pests and disease. Cut back foliage at the end of winter. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen planted individually, FREEDA®’s rounded form makes a handsome specimen plant. Planting in groups provides structure and the grassy clumps are particularly striking when interspersed with other garden perennials. Pairs well with Succulents, Kniphofia, Artemisia and Partridge Feather.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"plant - 5\" deep pot","offer_id":47295794086050,"sku":"HC018920","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tray of 9","offer_id":47295794118818,"sku":"HC018920-2","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/9679\/3250\/files\/credit-plant-select-freeda-caterpillar-grass-1.jpg?v=1780073749","url":"https:\/\/perennialzoneca.com\/products\/freeda%c2%ae-caterpillar-grass","provider":"High Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}