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

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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