Calyptochloa gracillima
Calyptochloa gracillima
- Native to:
- Australia
National Museum of Natural History (en.wikipedia.org),Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Mark Marathon,Hooker, William Jackson, Sir,National Plant Materials Center (U.S.),Torrey Botanical Club
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Calyptochloa
- Species:
- Calyptochloa gracillima
- USDA Symbol:
- CAGR36
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from rhizomes following fire. Common in fire-maintained pine flatwoods and scrub habitats.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate