Bouteloua williamsii
Bouteloua williamsii
- Native to:
- Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Bouteloua
- Species:
- Bouteloua williamsii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 25 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Like most grama grasses, resprouts vigorously from crown after fire. Fire removes accumulated thatch and stimulates new growth.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Warm season grass, germinates best at soil temperatures above 20°C (68°F). Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI