Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Polypogon

Species:

Polypogon fugax

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas and along water bodies