Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Campeiostachys

Species:

Campeiostachys nutans

USDA Symbol:

ELNU4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

120 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

tan, golden brown

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native prairie grass that resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire. Benefits from periodic burning which reduces 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:

thrives in nutrient-rich environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Surface sow or barely cover as they may benefit from light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI