Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Arctagrostis

Species:

Arctagrostis arundinacea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Native Range

ALU, Canada: AB,BC, RUS

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

tan, brown

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with light exposure at cool temperatures around 15-20°C after cold stratification.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI