Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Apera

Species:

Apera interrupta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia, Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to dry, open habitats; often found in disturbed areas