Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Apocopis

Species:

Apocopis schmidianus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

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:

As a tropical/subtropical grass from fire-prone grassland habitats, it typically resprouts vigorously from crown and roots after burning, similar to other Asian grassland species.