Calamagrostis × baltica
Calamagrostis × baltica
- Native to:
- Baltic States | Belgium | Denmark | France | Germany | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Sweden
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Calamagrostis
- Species:
- Calamagrostis × baltica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan, golden
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Light aids germination. Variable seed viability typical of hybrids; primarily spreads vegetatively via rhizomes.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI