Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Agrostis

Species:

Agrostis densiflora

USDA Symbol:

AGDE7

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal dunes and sandy areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow with light; requires consistent moisture for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI