Tweedy's Reedgrass

Greeneochloa tweedyi

Native to:
United States
Tweedy's Reedgrass

GBIF: Barbara L. Wilson; Nick Otting

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Greeneochloa
Species:
Greeneochloa tweedyi
USDA Symbol:
CATW

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
30 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to mountainous regions, prefers open, sunny areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI