Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Eragrostis

Species:

Eragrostis barrelieri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands

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 disturbed areas and roadsides