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