Cane Bluestem
Bothriochloa barbinodis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bothriochloa
- Species:
- Bothriochloa barbinodis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah
Host Plant for Caterpillars
paradoxical grass moth (Heliocheilus paradoxus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Direct seeding on listed beds, irrigation, cultivation and fertilization.
Establishment: Seeds are collected when they form a white fluffy fan at the top of the culms and when they readily detach from the plant. The plant prefers calcareous loamy soils and can survive in very dry areas that receive seasonal flooding. It is an important food and shelter plant for Gambel’s quail and rabbits, and it can be useful in erosion control.
Source: npn.rngr.net