An attractive grass with fine bright green leaves and arching flowerheads giving a hazy effect around the plant. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Nassella trichotoma
An attractive grass with fine bright green leaves and arching flowerheads giving a hazy effect around the plant
Additional information
| Generic | Nassella |
|---|---|
| Species | trichotoma |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting, Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Cut flower |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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