Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cleistogenes

Species:

Cleistogenes polyphylla

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

50 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Steppe grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire or grazing. Adapted to frequent disturbance in native grassland ecosystems.