Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Aristida

Species:

Aristida transvaalensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of African savanna grasses, resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Fire promotes flowering and removes thatch buildup.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. Best germination occurs in spring to early summer.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI