Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bothriochloa

Species:

Bothriochloa imperatoides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from crown and root system after fire. Fire helps maintain prairie habitat and reduces thatch buildup.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass requiring warm soil temperatures above 65°F for germination. Light aids germination; press seeds into soil surface.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI