Achnatherum splendens
Neotrinia splendens
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, China, India, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Denver Botanic Gardens,Denver Botanic Gardens,Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Karpiński L, Szczepański WT, Boldgiv B, Walczak M (2018) New data on the longhorn beetles of Mongolia with particular emphasis on the genus Eodorcadion Breuning, 1947 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). ZooKeys 739: 107-150. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.739.23,Karpiński L, Szczepański WT, Boldgiv B, Walczak M (2018) New data on the longhorn beetles of Mongolia with particular emphasis on the genus Eodorcadion Breuning, 1947 (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). ZooKeys 739: 107-150. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.739.23,Ochirnima Nimaev (www.inaturalist.org),Юлия (www.inaturalist.org),Natalya (www.inaturalist.org),Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM,Patrick Alexander (www.flickr.com) from Las Cruces, NM
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Neotrinia
- Species:
- Neotrinia splendens
- USDA Symbol:
- ACSP8
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 250 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- golden, tan
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts from basal crown after fire; adapted to periodic grassland fires.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on well-drained medium.