Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Briza

Species:

Briza media

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Canada: Nova Scotia, Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, moderately fertile loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers open grasslands and meadows