Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Amphicarpum

Species:

Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wet pine flatwoods and savannas