Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Hymenachne

Species:

Hymenachne amplexicaulis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Florida, Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, waterlogged clay or loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist to waterlogged

Notes:

commonly found in wetlands and floodplains