Calamagrostis balkharica
Calamagrostis balkharica
- Native to:
- North Caucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Calamagrostis
- Species:
- Calamagrostis balkharica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan, straw
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Cold-moist stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI