Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Bouteloua

Species:

Bouteloua johnstonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,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:

Typical warm-season perennial grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Fire removes accumulated thatch and stimulates growth.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm-season grass requires warm soil temperatures for germination. Best germination at 20-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI