Pan American Balsamscale
Elionurus tripsacoides
- Native to:
- Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Caprivi Strip, Colombia, DR Congo, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Namibia, Panamá, Paraguay, Tanzania, Uganda, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © austinrkelly (iNaturalist #63506620)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Elionurus
- Species:
- Elionurus tripsacoides
- USDA Symbol:
- ELTR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- bronze, tan
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from the base after fire. Historically maintained by periodic burning in coastal prairies.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI