Attractive blue-green architecturally shaped strap-like foliage contrasts well with other plants. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 1m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Brachypodium pinnatum
Attractive blue-green architecturally shaped strap-like foliage contrasts well with other plants
Additional information
| Generic | Brachypodium |
|---|---|
| Species | pinnatum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Group planting, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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