Family

Poaceae

Region

Mountain

States

Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia

Plant Type

Grass/Grasslike

Height

0.5 - 3ft

Spread

- ft

Flower Color

(inconspicuous)

Fruit

;

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy

Soil Moisture

Moist, Wet

Blooms

May - July

Fall Color

Habitat

dry woods, roadsides, and waste ground

Notes

can be used as turf grass; grows best in part shade; valued as lawn grass for shady spots; many cultivated varieties have been developed

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