Arundinella deppeana

Arundinella deppeana

Native to:
Belize | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Cuba | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Arundinella
Species:
Arundinella deppeana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
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:
As a warm-season perennial grass, it can resprout from crown after fire and benefits from periodic burning in native grassland habitats.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI