Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Capillipedium

Species:

Capillipedium kwashotense

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

tan, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

C4 grass typical of fire-prone savannas and grasslands. Resprouts vigorously from crown and rhizomes after fire, maintaining dominance in regularly burned landscapes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and moisture. Surface sow or barely cover as light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI