Nineawn Pappusgrass
Enneapogon desvauxii
Hitchcock, A.S. (rev. A. Chase).
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Enneapogon
- Species:
- Enneapogon desvauxii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The Allium geyeri can be found throughout North America; from prairies to mid elevations in the mountains. The propagation protocol does not provide specific details on germination rate, temperature, or time range.
Source: npn.rngr.net