Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Urochloa

Species:

Urochloa plantaginea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

moderate moisture

Notes:

thrives in disturbed areas with ample sunlight