Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anthoxanthum

Species:

Anthoxanthum monticola

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

Red, Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Maine, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, fertile loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in mountainous regions with rich organic matter.