Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Phalaris

Species:

Phalaris minor

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Canada: New Brunswick

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in floodplains and disturbed areas