Imperata conferta
Imperata conferta
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Fiji, Guam, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Palau, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Is., Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Imperata
- Species:
- Imperata conferta
- USDA Symbol:
- IMCO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire; fire can help control thatch buildup.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates saline conditions