Dichanthelium scribnerianum
Dichanthelium scribnerianum
- Native to:
- Canada | BC, MB, ON, QC, SK | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Dichanthelium
- Species:
- Dichanthelium scribnerianum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, small mammals
- Fall Color:
- tan, brown
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout after fire; benefits from occasional fire to reduce competition.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on moist soil.
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