Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phalaris

Species:

Phalaris aquatica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Mediterranean regions; adapts to various soil types