Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Rottboellia

Species:

Rottboellia cochinchinensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers disturbed areas with ample sunlight