Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Campeiostachys

Species:

Campeiostachys drobovii

USDA Symbol:

ELDR

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, straw

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical prairie grass that resprouts vigorously after fire from crown and rhizomes. Fire removes accumulated thatch and stimulates growth.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers soil with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Cool-season grass, germinates best in cool temperatures. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI