Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Urochloa

Species:

Urochloa brizantha

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.5 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

adapted to a range of soil types