Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Spodiopogon

Species:

Spodiopogon sibiricus

USDA Symbol:

SPSI5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

purple, silver

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, burgundy, orange

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a warm-season grass, tolerates fire and resprouts from the root crown after burning.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Sow seeds on surface or lightly covered; light may aid germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI