Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Anatherum

Species:

Anatherum perangustatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, straw

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical warm-season prairie grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Benefits from periodic burning.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass with relatively quick germination in warm soils. Best planted in late spring after soil warms.

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