Thermal Bent
Agrostis scabra
- Native to:
- Canada, China, Greenland, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Mexico, Prince Edward I., Russia, United States
Wikimedia: Matt Lavin (www.flickr.com)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Agrostis
- Species:
- Agrostis scabra
- USDA Symbol:
- AGPA9
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Sandhill Skipper (Polites sabuleti)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Light-dependent germination; seeds should be surface-sown and kept moist. Germinates readily without pretreatment.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI