Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Ctenium

Species:

Ctenium longiglume

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

This grass is adapted to frequent fire in longleaf pine ecosystems and typically resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after burning. Thrives in fire-maintained habitats with 2-3 year burn cycles.