Cane bluestem
Cane bluestem
Bothriochloa barbinodis
Plant type:
Grass
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
High
Seedling rate:
1 – 2.8
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Acidic,
Alkaline,
CaCO3 tolerant,
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
1500
Max elevation:
4000
Counties:
Cochise County,
Coconino County,
Gila County,
Graham County,
Greenlee County,
La Paz County,
Maricopa County,
Mohave County,
Navajo County,
Pima County,
Pinal County,
Santa Cruz County,
Yavapai County,
Yuma County
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
High
Germination overall:
Moderate
Germination rate:
Fast
Germination requirements:
NA
Reproduction:
High
Establishment:
High
Lifespan:
Short
Survival:
Moderate
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold,
Disturbance,
Fire,
Flooding,
Low light,
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control,
Forage production,
Pollinator habitat,
Weed management,
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Enhances fire,
toxic for some animals,
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Pater & Munda 2002