Foxtail
Alopecurus × haussknechtianus
- Native to:
- Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden
GBIF: Rick Brune
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Alopecurus
- Species:
- Alopecurus × haussknechtianus
- USDA Symbol:
- ALHA7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, waterfowl
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Notes:
- Limited information on native habitat soil requirements.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination. Keep moist and at temperatures between 15-20°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI