Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chloris

Species:

Chloris gayana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Thrives in open grasslands and savannas