Deertongue
Dichanthelium clandestinum
Matthew C. Perry, USGS
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dichanthelium
- Species:
- Dichanthelium clandestinum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 4-6 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug, sep
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Cosmopterix clandestinella, Cycloplasis panicifoliella, Elachista radiantella, Idioglossa miraculosa, Northern Broken-Dash (Wallengrenia egeremet), Tawny-edged Skipper (Polites themistocles)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers wetland or riparian areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Sowing dates are February for spring planting and July for fall planting. The plant prefers moist conditions but somewhat sandy soils and is found in thickets and wooded areas.
Source: npn.rngr.net