Brachypodium pinnatum

RHS Plant Profile
tor grass

Other common names

heath false-brome, breichwellt y calch

Grass Like Herbaceous Perennial

A perennial, tufted grass with arching stems and green foliage. It grows in dense clumps, reaching 50–100 cm in height. The long, narrow, slightly hairy leaves have a soft texture. In summer, it produces drooping flower spikes that change from pale green to golden yellow before turning brown

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus
Name Status
Correct

How to Grow

Cultivation

It thrives in dry, or well draining soil grasslands, woodland edges, meadows, and roadside verges, in sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Wildlife gardens

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally diseas-free