Chionochloa juncea

Chionochloa juncea

Native to:
New Zealand

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Chionochloa
Species:
Chionochloa juncea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,dec
Bloom Colors:
cream, tan

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Germination improved by light exposure. Seeds are best sown fresh or stored cool and dry.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI