Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aegilops

Species:

Aegilops speltoides

USDA Symbol:

AESP2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

80 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, calcareous, rocky soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean regions, often found in semi-arid areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Direct seeding in fall or early spring. Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI