Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chrysopogon

Species:

Chrysopogon crevostii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 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:

Typical of tropical/subtropical grasses, resprouts vigorously from crown after fire or grazing. Fire helps maintain grassland habitat.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow or lightly cover seed. Germination occurs readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) with adequate moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI