Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Uniola

Species:

Uniola virgata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to coastal regions, prefers sandy substrates