Rendle's Meadow Foxtail

Alopecurus rendlei

Native to:
Albania, Algeria, Belgium, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Libya, NW. Balkan Pen., Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Alopecurus
Species:
Alopecurus rendlei
USDA Symbol:
ALRE3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
green, purple

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