James' Galleta
Hilaria jamesii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Hilaria
- Species:
- Hilaria jamesii
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Not Applicable
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, Wyoming
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:
- adapted to arid desert conditions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: P. jamesii is found from Wyoming, Nevada, western Kansas and Colorado south to Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Source: npn.rngr.net