Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Piptochaetium

Species:

Piptochaetium pringlei

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions