Sand Crabgrass
Digitaria arenicola
Hitchcock, A. S. (Albert Spear), 1865-1935 & Chase, Agnes, 1869-1963
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Digitaria
- Species:
- Digitaria arenicola
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus), 🛑Ottoe Skipper (Hesperia ottoe)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to sandy coastal regions