Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Acanthaceae

Genus:

Anisostachya

Species:

Anisostachya elata

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, pollinators

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of African savanna grasses, resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire, adapted to periodic burning.