Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chionochloa

Species:

Chionochloa flavescens subsp. lupeola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, tan

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting tussock grass common in fire-prone alpine grasslands. Regenerates vigorously from crown after burning, a characteristic adaptation of New Zealand snow tussocks.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Light-dependent germination; seeds should be surface sown. Variable germination rates common in New Zealand tussock grasses.

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