Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chasmanthium

Species:

Chasmanthium ornithorhynchum

USDA Symbol:

CHOR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

bronze, tan

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; adapted to occasional woodland fires.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded areas in native habitat

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Sow seeds on surface or lightly cover; prefers cool temperatures for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI