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Grass LikeHerbaceous Perennial
Brachypodium pinnatum
tor grass
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»åpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Brown |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- 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
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