Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Micropyrum

Species:

Micropyrum patens

USDA Symbol:

MIPA19

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist