Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Calamagrostis

Species:

Calamagrostis breviligulata

USDA Symbol:

AMBR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, dune stabilization

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.5 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in coastal dune environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Light promotes germination. Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines after first year of storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI