Hilaria cenchroides

Hilaria cenchroides

Native to:
Guam, Guatemala, Mexico

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Hilaria
Species:
Hilaria cenchroides
USDA Symbol:
HICE2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Olivia's buckmoth (Hemileuca oliviae)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Tolerates fire; resprouts from basal crowns after low-severity burns.

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:
native to arid and semi-arid regions