Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Imperata

Species:

Imperata cylindrica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 7.0 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas and grasslands