Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 6-9 feet |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Cut Flower Dried Flower |
Edible Parts: | Seeds or Nuts |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Wind |