Alpine Sweetgrass
Anthoxanthum monticola
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, China, Finland, Greenland, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuril Is., Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthoxanthum
- Species:
- Anthoxanthum monticola
- USDA Symbol:
- ANMO7
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- small mammals, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, fertile loam
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in mountainous regions with rich organic matter.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Light aids germination. Seeds germinate best with cold stratification followed by warm temperatures and adequate moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI