Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Corynephorus

Species:

Corynephorus fasciculatus

USDA Symbol:

COFA6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

35 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from base after fire; adapted to disturbance in Mediterranean and Atlantic coastal grasslands.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in light at moderate temperatures without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI