Esparto
Macrochloa tenacissima
- Native to:
- Algeria, Baleares, Libya, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Macrochloa
- Species:
- Macrochloa tenacissima
- USDA Symbol:
- STTE13
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from basal tussock after fire; adapted to Mediterranean fire regimes.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, rocky, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in arid, semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Germinates readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C) without pretreatment. Light may improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI