Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Thinopyrum

Species:

Thinopyrum distichum

USDA Symbol:

ELDI5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rhizomes following fire; typical of many cool-season perennial grasses.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

tolerates saline conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Germinates readily without pretreatment under warm conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI