Mossgrass
Coleanthus subtilis
- Native to:
- Austria, Belarus, Canada, China, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia, United States
iNaturalist: © jamie_fenneman (iNaturalist #105273515)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Coleanthus
- Species:
- Coleanthus subtilis
- USDA Symbol:
- COSU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 8 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in ephemeral wetland habitats