Aira canescens
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
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Found on coastal sand dunes, and requiring very well-drained, acid soil in full sun; tolerates poor soil, drought and salt-laden wind
Propagate by seed or by division
No pruning required; can cut back old growth in early spring to maintain appearance
Generally pest-free
Generally disease-free