Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Brachypodium

Species:

Brachypodium distachyon

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to Mediterranean climates