Prairie Panicgrass
Kellochloa brachyantha
H.H. Biswell. Provided by National Agricultural Library. Originally from US Forest Service. United States, NC. 1944.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Kellochloa
- Species:
- Kellochloa brachyantha
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov
Native Range
United States: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate