Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

Cymbopogon calciphilus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like most tropical grasses, tolerates periodic fire and resprouts from crown and rhizomes.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Prefers warm temperatures for germination. Surface sow or lightly cover seeds.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI