Ricegrass
Piptatherum holciforme
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Oman, Palestine, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yemen
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Piptatherum
- Species:
- Piptatherum holciforme
- USDA Symbol:
- ORHO2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate