Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aristida

Species:

Aristida calycina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many Australian grasses, this species can resprout from the crown after fire and benefits from periodic burning in its native habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germination is best at warm temperatures with good light exposure. Seeds are relatively easy to germinate without special treatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI