Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Puccinellia

Species:

Puccinellia howellii

USDA Symbol:

PUHO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

alkaline, saline, poorly-drained soil

pH:

7.0 - 9.0 (neutral to alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Found in saline flats and alkaline meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in moist, saline conditions.