The Grey Hair Grass. Ideal for poor thin soils this attractive grass forms dense tufts of blue green leaves. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers August. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Corynephorus canescens
Ideal for poor thin soils this attractive grass forms dense tufts of blue green leaves
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Corynephorus |
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Species | canescens |
Varietry | |
Common Name | The Grey Hair Grass |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 10cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, blue |
Flowers From | August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Group planting, Border, Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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