Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Agrostis

Species:

Agrostis anadyrensis

USDA Symbol:

AGAN6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to coastal and riverine areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination. Best germination occurs at cool temperatures typical of arctic environments.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI