Calamagrostis arenaria subsp. arenaria

Calamagrostis arenaria subsp. arenaria

Native to:
Baltic States | Belgium | Denmark | Finland | Føroyar | France | Germany | Great Britain | Ireland | Italy | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Russia | Spain | Sweden

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Calamagrostis
Species:
Calamagrostis arenaria subsp. arenaria

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
stabilizes dunes, provides cover for ground-nesting birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Light may enhance germination. Seeds may have variable dormancy and benefit from cold-moist stratification.

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