Chusquea coronalis
Chusquea coronalis
- Native to:
- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua
Photo by David J. Stang,Photo by David J. Stang,Photo by David J. Stang,Daderot,Stickpen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Chusquea
- Species:
- Chusquea coronalis
- USDA Symbol:
- CHCO29
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers high organic matter content