Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Arundinella

Species:

Arundinella longispicata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Shows vigorous regrowth after fire typical of tropical and subtropical grasses. Fire helps maintain grassland habitat and removes thatch.