Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Apochloa

Species:

Apochloa euprepes

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Warm-season grass that persists in frequently burned pine rocklands. Benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition and maintain open habitat.