Kawelu
Eragrostis variabilis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eragrostis
- Species:
- Eragrostis variabilis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 3-4 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- Green, Brown
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal and arid regions; tolerates saline conditions.
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are soaked overnight in water. Prepare seed tray or pots with well drained potting mix. Sow seeds evenly on tray or pots as deep, or up to 3 times as deep, as seed diameter. Water well and evenly.
Establishment: Collect ripe or mature seeds from plants and place in zip-lock or plastic bags. Collect only what you need from plants that have a large enough seed source so that the habitat will not suffer from the collection. Seeds should be cleaned before they are sown.
Source: npn.rngr.net