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Grass Like
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver Green | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Koeleria can be annual or perennial grasses, forming compact tufts of linear leaves, with narrow silvery flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to C Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil. Thrives in shallow chalky soil but is tolerant of acid conditions
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring or autumn or by division in mid-spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems before seeding or in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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