Tobosagrass
Pleuraphis mutica Buckley - Grass family
Size
Mature Height: Up to around 28 inches
Planting Distance: 17 inches
Plant Type: Graminoid
Root Depth: 12 inches
Growth Form: Rhizomatous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Features
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flowers: No
Bloom Time: Indeterminate
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: No
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Wind
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
- MEX: Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.