Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

Cymbopogon osmastonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, grassland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of perennial grasses in fire-prone grasslands, resprouts vigorously from crown and rhizomes after fire events.