Glaucous Hair Grass. A densely tufted grass with narrow, glaucous, grey-green leaves and silver-grey spikelets in early summer. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Koeleria glauca
A densely tufted grass with narrow, glaucous, grey-green leaves and silver-grey spikelets in early summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Koeleria |
|---|---|
| Species | glauca |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Glaucous Hair Grass |
| Flower Colour | silver, green |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Cut back after flowering |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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