Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bothriochloa

Species:

Bothriochloa laguroides

USDA Symbol:

BOLA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

silver, tan

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, bronze

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire. Adapted to periodic burning in native prairie ecosystems.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, sandy to loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in prairies and open grasslands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Germinates readily without pretreatment when sown in warm conditions. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI