Chionochloa oreophila var. elata
Chionochloa oreophila var. elata
- Native to:
- New Zealand
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Chionochloa
- Species:
- Chionochloa oreophila var. elata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,dec
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; surface sow or barely cover seed. Cool temperatures preferred.
Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch