Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phalaris

Species:

Phalaris angusta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun

Bloom Colors:

Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in wetland areas and floodplains