Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Arctopoa

Species:

Arctopoa eminens

USDA Symbol:

POEM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, shorebirds

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, fertile, well-drained loam

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers open, sunny habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Light may enhance germination. Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures typical of arctic and subarctic conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI