Stipa tirsa

Stipa tirsa

Native to:
Albania, Austria, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Ukraine

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Stipa
Species:
Stipa tirsa
USDA Symbol:
STTI3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
120 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, calcareous, sandy loam
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
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:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment.