Hybrid False Oat

Graphephorum × orthochaetum

Hybrid False Oat

Sioux City Nursery and Seed Company;

Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Graphephorum
Species:
Graphephorum × orthochaetum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Montana

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, fertile, well-drained loam
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers habitats near water bodies