Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Paspalum

Species:

Paspalum cromyorhizon

USDA Symbol:

PACR16

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; benefits from periodic burning in pine flatwoods and wet prairie ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist