species 698 observations

Arizona Cottontop

Digitaria californica

Field notes

Supports All

10 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Tawny-edged Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Texas Mocis Moth, Lesser Cornstalk Borer Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Chipping Sparrow, Field Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Wild Turkey 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry
Water use: Low
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Perennial

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.