Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Scleria

Species:

Scleria pterota

USDA Symbol:

SCPT

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun,Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; common in fire-maintained wet pine savannas and flatwoods.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in open, sandy areas