Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Puccinellia

Species:

Puccinellia lemmonii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green, Purple, Brown

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, poorly-drained, clayey soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in salt marshes and coastal areas