Stipa lagascae

Stipa lagascae

Native to:
Algeria, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Stipa
Species:
Stipa lagascae
USDA Symbol:
STLA15

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
90 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
green, tan

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fall Color:
tan, golden
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from base after fire; typical of Mediterranean bunchgrasses adapted to periodic fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
prefers open, sunny locations

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Germinates readily with cold stratification. Light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI