Enneapogon persicus
Enneapogon persicus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, China, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Mali, Myanmar, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Somalia, Spain, Sudan-South Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Transcaucasus, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Enneapogon
- Species:
- Enneapogon persicus
- USDA Symbol:
- ENPE3
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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