Longstalk Umbrellagrass

Enteropogon dolichostachyus

Native to:
Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Hainan, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Enteropogon
Species:
Enteropogon dolichostachyus
USDA Symbol:
ENDO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions