Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Arundinaria

Species:

Arundinaria appalachiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Red, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers organic matter-rich environments