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Grass Like
Cynosurus cristatus
crested dog's tail
Clump-forming evergreen perennial grass about 30-60cm tall, producing mounds of linear, flat, smooth mid-green leaves, and wiry stems bearing slender panicles of purple flower spikelets to 75cm tall, in early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen or Evergreen
- Habit
- Tufted
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring or autumn or propagate by division between mid-spring and early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Ground cover
Pruning
Can be cut down after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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