Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Agrostis

Species:

Agrostis variabilis

USDA Symbol:

AGVA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine meadows

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination; seeds should be surface-sown. Prefers cool temperatures and consistently moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI