Family: Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Agropyron (ag-ro-PY-ron) (Info)
Species: fragile (FRAJ-ih-lee) (Info)
Synonym:Agropyron cristatum subsp. fragile
Synonym:Agropyron cristatum var. fragile
Synonym:Agropyron fragile subsp. sibiricum
Synonym:Agropyron fragile var. sibiricum
Synonym:Agropyron sibiricum
Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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