Wool Grass
Anthephora pubescens
- Native to:
- Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tunisia, Uganda, Yemen, Zimbabwe
James Schnable
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthephora
- Species:
- Anthephora pubescens
- USDA Symbol:
- ANPU15
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- grazing animals, birds
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from the root crown following fire, typical of African savanna grasses adapted to regular burning regimes.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with adequate warmth and moisture. Best results with fresh seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI