Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Neostapfia

Species:

Neostapfia colusana

USDA Symbol:

NECO2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

clay-rich, seasonally inundated vernal pools

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

seasonally wet

Notes:

native to vernal pool ecosystems