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Grass Like
Corynephorus canescens
grey hair-grass
A rare native grass, forming tight clumps of stiff, tightly rolled, bristle-like, silvery blue-green leaves. Delicate sprays of silvery spikelets, tinged purple, are produced on very fne stems in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Purple | Blue Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ExposedDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Found on coastal sand dunes, and requiring very well-drained, acid soil in full sun; tolerates poor soil, drought and salt-laden wind
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
No pruning required; can cut back old growth in early spring to maintain appearance
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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