Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Snowdenia

Species:

Snowdenia polystachya

USDA Symbol:

SNPO

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in montane grasslands