Bouteloua arizonica
Bouteloua arizonica
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Northwest | United States | AZ, NM
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua arizonica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, red
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from basal crowns after fire; benefits from periodic fire to reduce competition.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm soil.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash