Cleistogenes squarrosa
Cleistogenes squarrosa
- Native to:
- China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, North Caucasus, Russia, Ukraine
Dmitriy Bochkov (www.inaturalist.org),Meehan, Thomas, 1826-1901,Архипова Е. А., Болдырев В. А., Буланая М. В., Буланый Ю. И., Гребенюк С. И., Давиденко О. Н., Давиденко Т. Н., Костецкий О. В., Лаврентьев М. В., Маевский В. В., Невский С. А., Панин А. В., Решетникова Т. Б., Седова О. В., Степанов М. В., Худякова Л. П.,,Torrey Botanical Club.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Cleistogenes
- Species:
- Cleistogenes squarrosa
- USDA Symbol:
- CLSQ2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- tan
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Tolerates fire; resprouts from basal buds after burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring or fall.