Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Andropogon

Species:

Andropogon alopecurus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct,nov

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

copper, bronze

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Andropogon species, resprouts vigorously from the root crown following fire. Historically maintained by periodic burning in native grasslands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Warm season grass; germinates best with warm soil temperatures above 20°C. Light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI