Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Danthonia

Species:

Danthonia decumbens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Nova Scotia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in heathlands and acidic grasslands