Alopecurus vaginatus
Alopecurus vaginatus
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Türkiye
iNaturalist: © krylenkosl (iNaturalist #71736089)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Alopecurus
- Species:
- Alopecurus vaginatus
- USDA Symbol:
- ALVA6
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in wetlands and marshy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure and consistent moisture. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI