Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Psathyrostachys

Species:

Psathyrostachys juncea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions