Stipa zalesskii
Stipa zalesskii
- Native to:
- China | Czechia-Slovakia | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | North Caucasus | Russia | Transcaucasus | Turkmenistan | Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Stipa
- Species:
- Stipa zalesskii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Stipa species are adapted to periodic fire in steppe ecosystems; fire can stimulate growth and reduce litter accumulation.
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold moist stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow in fall or early spring.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C.