Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Distichlis

Species:

Distichlis palmeri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.5 - 9.0 (alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to coastal salt flats and marshes