Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Alopecurus

Species:

Alopecurus rendlei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Pennsylvania

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

moderate drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in meadows and riverbanks