Crowfoot Grass is an annual grown for its grain. It's hardy across USDA zones 8 through 12 and grows just as well in a container as in the ground. As a grass, give it a fresh bed each year — away from where its relatives just grew — so the soil-borne pests and diseases of the family never get a foothold.
Zones
8-12
pH Range
6-8.3
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
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What Crowfoot Grass is
Crowfoot Grass grows as an annual. It's also well suited to containers.
How to grow Crowfoot Grass
Crowfoot Grass grows in USDA zones 8 through 12. Crowfoot Grass does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 6 to 8.3, on well-drained ground. It needs a growing season of at least 90 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
8-12
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
6 - 8.3
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Frost Tolerance
50°F
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Frost-Free Days
90+
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Start the season right
Plant crowfoot grass in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Crowfoot Grass prefers pH 6 to 8.3 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Harvest at maturity
Harvest once the heads are dry and the grain has gone hard. Local Cooperative Extension guides publish timing tables.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — crowfoot grass isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Crowfoot Grass isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Crowfoot Grass thrives
Crowfoot Grass is hardy across USDA zones 8 through 12. Zone is only the starting point, though: the soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific land decide how well it actually does.
Zones 8–12·Where Crowfoot Grass growsOpen map →
On USDA hardiness-zone overlap, Crowfoot Grass can grow in these states:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Crowfoot Grass in my zone?
Crowfoot Grass grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 12 (USDA PHZM 2023). Zone is one factor — soil pH, drainage, and frost dates on your specific parcel also shape whether it takes.
When should you plant Crowfoot Grass?
Most growers plant crowfoot grass after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 90-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Crowfoot Grass need?
Crowfoot Grass needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Crowfoot Grass need?
Crowfoot Grass prefers soil pH 6 to 8.3, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Crowfoot Grass attract pollinators?
Crowfoot Grass isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Crowfoot Grass safe for pets?
Crowfoot Grass is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.