Imperata cylindrica (cogongrass) is a perennial rhizomatous grass native to tropical and subtropical Asia. Seeds germinate quickly without dormancy, making this species easy to propagate from seed.
Before sowing
No dormancy recognized; seeds easily germinated under optimal conditions
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Surface sow seeds in containers; maintain warm, shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid drying out; keep growing medium damp between watering but not too wet to prevent rot; prick out seedlings when large enough and plant when 10cm tall; light requirement decreases in early-type seeds which show less rigid germination requirements
Sources: Plants For A Future, Tropical Plants Database, PlantZAfrica-SANBI, Useful Tropical Plants Database, Matumura et al. (1983), Australian Seed Company
