Stipa ucrainica
Stipa ucrainica
- Native to:
- Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Krym, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Stipa
- Species:
- Stipa ucrainica
- USDA Symbol:
- STUC2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
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 steppe grassland species adapted to periodic burning.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, well-drained sandy loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to steppe regions, prefers open, sunny areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Light may improve germination. Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI