Big Galleta
Hilaria rigida
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Hilaria
- Species:
- Hilaria rigida
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah
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: Seeds are soaked in water to remove any inhibitors and allow full imbibition. Seeds are then placed between sheets of blotter paper in nursery flats and wrapped in plastic bags to prevent desiccation.
Establishment: Seeds are hand collected in late spring when inflorescences have matured. The plant is common in sandy places below 4,000 ft elevation in the Mojave and Colorado deserts from southern California to Utah and Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.
Source: npn.rngr.net