Festuca drymeja
Festuca drymeja
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Sicilia, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Festuca
- Species:
- Festuca drymeja
- USDA Symbol:
- FEDR2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage preferred
- Moisture:
- moderate moisture
- Notes:
- prefers woodland or forested areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily with cold stratification; light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI