Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aristida

Species:

Aristida forsteri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, ground birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical C4 warm-season grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Fire helps maintain open grassland habitat and reduces woody encroachment.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm season grass requiring warm soil temperatures above 70°F for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI