Annual Vernalgrass
Anthoxanthum aristatum
- Native to:
- Albania, Azores, Baleares, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Italy, Morocco, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Sardegna, Spain
Christian Fischer
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthoxanthum
- Species:
- Anthoxanthum aristatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ANAR7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in disturbed areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at cool temperatures without pretreatment. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI