Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Echinochloa

Species:

Echinochloa paludigena

USDA Symbol:

ECPA5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, silty loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in wetland areas