Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Chrysopogon

Species:

Chrysopogon zizanioides

USDA Symbol:

VEZI80

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from the crown after fire due to its deep, dense root system. Used in fire-prone areas for erosion control.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 7.5 (acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers riverbanks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require warm temperatures (25-30°C) and light for optimal germination. Vetiver is typically propagated vegetatively as seed viability is often low.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI