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 zalesskii is adapted to periodic fire in its native steppe habitat; fire helps reduce litter and maintain open conditions.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in fall or after cold treatment in spring.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C.