Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Alopecurus

Species:

Alopecurus saccatus

USDA Symbol:

ALSA3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, loamy soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Requires saturated soil conditions for germination. Seeds germinate best when submerged or in very wet conditions mimicking vernal pool hydrology.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI