Nineawn Pappusgrass
Enneapogon desvauxii
- Native to:
- Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Bolivia, Botswana, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Chad, Chile, China, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kirgizstan, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Socotra, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, United States, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zimbabwe
iNaturalist: © brittswinford (iNaturalist #136869412)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Enneapogon
- Species:
- Enneapogon desvauxii
- USDA Symbol:
- ENDE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from base after fire; typical of warm-season bunchgrasses in arid grasslands.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture; no pretreatment typically required.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: The Allium geyeri can be found throughout North America; from prairies to mid elevations in the mountains. The propagation protocol does not provide specific details on germination rate, temperature, or time range.
Source: npn.rngr.net