Chrysopogon serrulatus

Chrysopogon serrulatus

Native to:
Afghanistan | Botswana | Ethiopia | India | Kenya | Madagascar | Malaya | Mozambique | Myanmar | Nepal | Pakistan | Socotra | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Tanzania | Thailand | Uganda | Zambia | Zimbabwe

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Chrysopogon
Species:
Chrysopogon serrulatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
120 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
aug,sep,oct

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
golden brown
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Tolerates fire and resprouts vigorously from crown and rhizomes. Common in fire-maintained savannas and grasslands.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. Light may enhance germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI