Other common names
peisgwellt y defaid
Grass Like
A native grass, common throughout the British Isles, and important fodder for upland sheep. Short, fine, tightly rolled leaves create neat tussocks, topped in late spring to early summer with compact sprays of purple-tinged green flowers. Plants can turn blue-green in very cold weather
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres