Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Oplismenus

Species:

Oplismenus hirtellus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

white

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded or semi-shaded areas