Slender Bottle-Washers

Enneapogon gracilis

Native to:
Australia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Enneapogon
Species:
Enneapogon gracilis
USDA Symbol:
ENGR3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
45 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 basal buds following fire; typical of arid grassland species adapted to periodic burns.

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:
Common in arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI