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.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Koeleria |
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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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