Parry's Oatgrass

Danthonia parryi

Parry's Oatgrass

Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Danthonia
Species:
Danthonia parryi

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open, sunny locations

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Germination occurs at 18 C

Establishment: Seed cleaning is slow and tedious, requiring removal with tweezers. Found from Alberta to New Mexico, from sagebrush hills to treeline in the mountains.

Source: npn.rngr.net