Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bothriochloa

Species:

Bothriochloa alta

USDA Symbol:

BOAL3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, bronze

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

bronze, tan

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the root crown following fire. Adapted to periodic prairie fires and shows increased vigor post-burn.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germinates readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI