Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Astrebla

Species:

Astrebla elymoides

USDA Symbol:

ASEL15

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from basal tillers after fire; fire can reduce competition from woody shrubs.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, fertile, loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions