General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Leaves: Fragrant
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Flower Color: Multi-Color
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Inflorescence Type: Panicle
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Suitable for forage
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Depth to plant seed: Seeivab.i s edl
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®
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Conservation status: Extinct (EX)

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