Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Holcus

Species:

Holcus mollis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Delaware, Idaho, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Washington, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in woodland and heathland areas.