Carolina Crabgrass
Digitaria pubiflora
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © danbeckman (iNaturalist #318573040)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Digitaria
- Species:
- Digitaria pubiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- DIPU9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Dotted Skipper (Hesperia attalus), 🛑Ottoe Skipper (Hesperia ottoe)
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