Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anatherum

Species:

Anatherum arctatum

USDA Symbol:

ANAR2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, bronze

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from crown after fire; adapted to fire-maintained prairies and open woodlands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass with relatively straightforward germination; fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI