Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Cymbopogon

Species:

Cymbopogon xichangensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like most Cymbopogon species, resprouts vigorously from basal meristems after fire or cutting, common in fire-prone grassland habitats.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Germination improved with warm temperatures (20-25°C) and surface sowing with light exposure.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI