Yellow Hairgrass
Aira praecox
- Native to:
- Azores, Baltic States, Belgium, Canary Is., Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, Føroyar, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Madeira, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye
Kenraiz , Krzysztof Ziarnek
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Aira
- Species:
- Aira praecox
- USDA Symbol:
- AIPR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily under warm conditions without pre-treatment. Seeds are short-lived and germinate quickly when moisture is available.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI