Blue Lawngrass
Garnotia stricta
- Native to:
- Australia, Bangladesh, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Fiji, Guam, India, Jawa, Kazan-retto, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Palau, Philippines, Society Is., Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
GBIF: James SA; et al.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Garnotia
- Species:
- Garnotia stricta
- USDA Symbol:
- GAST3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, sandy loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats near water sources