Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cenchrus

Species:

Cenchrus mutilatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte , Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical warm-season grass response with vigorous regrowth from crown and roots following fire. Benefits from removal of standing dead material.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm season grass that germinates readily with warm temperatures and moisture. Seeds may remain viable in soil for extended periods.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI