Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chrysopogon

Species:

Chrysopogon purushothamanii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a member of tropical grassland ecosystems, this species likely resprouts after fire and benefits from periodic burning that maintains open grassland habitat.