Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Ventenata

Species:

Ventenata dubia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Native Range

United States: California, Idaho, Maine, Montana, New York, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in disturbed sites and grasslands