Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aira

Species:

Aira praecox

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate