While the species does not appear to survive intensive plowing, moderate disturbance may enhance growth and spread of the species. Studies are currently addressing the effect of mowing on the species. Conversion of habitat to agricultural fields and urban areas has limited the amount of habitat available for colonization. Invasion of prairie by shrub and tree species also contributes to loss of available habitat, although the species does occur among scattered woody plants. The species was previously reported from Jim Wells and Cameron Counties in addition to currently verified localities in Nueces and Kleberg Counties.
Flowers are inconspicuous with male and female flowers separate on the same plant.
Asexual reproduction from rhizomes is common. It occurs at six general locations in Nueces and Kleberg Counties.