Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Asterochaete

Species:

Asterochaete dactyloides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

grazing wildlife

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Tolerates fire well and resprouts vigorously from stolons and crown. Fire helps maintain prairie dominance by removing thatch and competing cool-season species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass; seeds germinate best at soil temperatures of 65-75°F. Can also spread vegetatively via stolons.

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