Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Thinopyrum

Species:

Thinopyrum obtusiflorum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

adapted to coastal and saline environments