Stipagrostis plumosa

Stipagrostis plumosa

Native to:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Chad, Cyprus, Egypt, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sinai, Sudan-South Sudan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara, Yemen

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Stipagrostis
Species:
Stipagrostis plumosa
USDA Symbol:
STPL7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
60 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fire Ecology:
Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
Fire Notes:
Resprouts from base after fire; adapted to periodic burning in desert grassland habitats.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained
pH:
6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to very dry
Notes:
native to arid desert regions