Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Distichlis

Species:

Distichlis palmeri

USDA Symbol:

DIPA23

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

50 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, shorebirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

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