Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Taeniatherum

Species:

Taeniatherum caput-medusae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

dry, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed areas; invasive in some regions