Limestone Grass
Uniola virgata
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Turks-Caicos Is., Virgin Islands
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Uniola
- Species:
- Uniola virgata
- USDA Symbol:
- LEVI10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained sandy loam
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to coastal regions, prefers sandy substrates