Chrysopogon aucheri
Chrysopogon aucheri
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Algeria | Ethiopia | India | Iran | Morocco | Oman | Pakistan | Palestine | Saudi Arabia | Socotra | Somalia | Yemen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Chrysopogon
- Species:
- Chrysopogon aucheri
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan, golden
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Warm-season grass that resprouts vigorously from crown after fire or grazing. Benefits from periodic disturbance to maintain vigor.
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Surface sow or lightly cover as they require some light.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI