Native Plant Database

Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Venation: Parallel
Inflorescence: Spikelet
Flower:
Fruit: Pale green to yellow, or brown to maroon
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Bloom Notes: Perianth absent. Bloom time denotes fruiting period for Eleocharis spp.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CA , CT , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MD , MA , MI , MS , MO , NJ , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , WI , DC
Canada: PE
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: High
Light Requirement: Sun
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low