Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aegilops

Species:

Aegilops bicornis

USDA Symbol:

AEBI

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Germinates readily with adequate moisture and warm temperatures. No special seed treatment required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI