Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Axonopus

Species:

Axonopus compressus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions