Parry's Oatgrass
Danthonia parryi
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