Sorghastrum viride

Sorghastrum viride

Native to:
Argentina | Brazil | Paraguay | Uruguay

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Sorghastrum
Species:
Sorghastrum viride

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
150 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Colors:
yellow, brown

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fall Color:
orange, brown
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Tolerates fire; can resprout after burning.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; sow in spring.

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