Anthoxanthum nivale
Anthoxanthum nivale
- Native to:
- DR Congo | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda
GBIF: Eric B. Knox
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Anthoxanthum
- Species:
- Anthoxanthum nivale
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires cool temperatures and light for germination; adapted to short alpine growing seasons with extended snowmelt moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI