Snowdenia polystachya

Snowdenia polystachya

Native to:
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Snowdenia
Species:
Snowdenia polystachya
USDA Symbol:
SNPO

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

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