Calamagrostis × don-hensonii

Calamagrostis × don-hensonii

Native to:
United States | MI

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Calamagrostis
Species:
Calamagrostis × don-hensonii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
tan, golden

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Hybrid nature may result in reduced seed viability compared to parent species.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch