Blue Panicum
Janochloa antidotalis
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kuwait, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sri Lanka, Transcaucasus, Vietnam, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Janochloa
- Species:
- Janochloa antidotalis
- USDA Symbol:
- PAAN4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in forest understory conditions