Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anatherum

Species:

Anatherum cretaceum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden-brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of steppe grasses, tolerates periodic fire and resprouts from crown and rhizomes. Fire helps maintain open grassland habitat.

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