Achnatherum turcomanicum
Achnatherum turcomanicum
- Native to:
- Iran | Iraq | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Tadzhikistan | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
GBIF: Hausknecht,C. cf. Haussknecht,H.K. --> ID=5938 Iter Kurdicum s.n. [1867-06]
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Achnatherum
- Species:
- Achnatherum turcomanicum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Germinates best with cold stratification followed by warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch