Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Puccinellia

Species:

Puccinellia parishii

USDA Symbol:

PUPA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

alkaline, saline, sandy to clayey soil

pH:

7.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in saline flats and meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI