Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chloris

Species:

Chloris andropogonoides

USDA Symbol:

CHAN

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base following fire; typical of prairie grasses adapted to periodic burns.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Thrives in open, sunny areas with poor soil.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm season grass; germinates readily in warm soil temperatures without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI