Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Digitaria

Species:

Digitaria bicornis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

Pink, Yellow, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate