Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Rottboellia

Species:

Rottboellia campestris

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers tropical and subtropical regions