Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Tripidium

Species:

Tripidium ravennae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to riverbanks and floodplains