Chrysopogon gryllus

Chrysopogon gryllus

Native to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, China, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Nepal, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Pakistan, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Chrysopogon
Species:
Chrysopogon gryllus
USDA Symbol:
CHGR21

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found in open, dry grasslands