Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chloris

Species:

Chloris humbertiana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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:

Tolerates periodic burning typical of Madagascar grasslands and resprouts vigorously from crown and rhizomes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Warm season grass that germinates readily at temperatures above 20°C with adequate moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI