Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chrysopogon

Species:

Chrysopogon velutinus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

golden, tan

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire and typically resprouts vigorously from crown and root system after burning, common in fire-prone grassland ecosystems.