Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aristida

Species:

Aristida tarapotana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a C4 bunchgrass typical of open grasslands, likely resprouts from crown after fire and benefits from removal of thatch.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Grass seeds typically germinate readily with adequate warmth and moisture. May benefit from light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI