Elymus tsukushiensis

Campeiostachys tsukushiensis

Native to:
China, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Nansei-shoto, Russia, Taiwan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Campeiostachys
Species:
Campeiostachys tsukushiensis
USDA Symbol:
ELTS

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
tan, brown

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 soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination. Germination may be erratic without proper cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI