Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Alpagrostis

Species:

Alpagrostis setacea

USDA Symbol:

AGCU4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and cool temperatures. Surface sow on moist substrate.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI