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Grass Like
Phleum phleoides
A short-lived perennial grass, forming a dense tuft of upright stems to 75cm high, sheathed with smooth, narrow green leaves to 20cm long. Cylindrical flower heads are produced at the tips of the stems, which are often flushed with purple
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Often found in heaths and verges on free draining sandy or chalk soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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