Strigose Sicklegrass
Parapholis strigosa
- Native to:
- Albania, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Libya, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Flora Batava, Jan Kops en Herman Christiaan van Hall. Deel 7 (1836)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Parapholis
- Species:
- Parapholis strigosa
- USDA Symbol:
- PAST20
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI