Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Celtica

Species:

Celtica gigantea

USDA Symbol:

CEGI3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

250 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture. Light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI