Overview
Agrostis agrostiflora is a matforming, bushy, tufted grass like in the genus Agrostis, part of the Poaceae family, with evergreen, deciduous foliage. Agrostis agrostiflora grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, coastal and banks and slopes.
About
Agrostis agrostiflora is a cultivar of the Agrostis genus, which comprises both annual and perennial grasses with slender or bristle-like foliage and branched panicles bearing small flowers. This cultivar forms a matting, bushy, and tufted habit, with foliage that can be evergreen or deciduous. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, coastal areas, and banks or slopes, offering seasonal interest from spring through autumn.
About the genus
Agrostis is a large and very nearly cosmopolitan genus of plants in the grass family, found in nearly all the countries in the world.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Agrostis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Agrostis agrostiflora size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Matforming, Bushy, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Banks and slopes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Agrostis agrostiflora
- Propagation
- By seed, By division, By separating rooted shoots
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Agrostis agrostiflora?
Agrostis agrostiflora prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Agrostis agrostiflora need?
Agrostis agrostiflora is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Agrostis agrostiflora hardy in the UK?
Agrostis agrostiflora has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Agrostis agrostiflora?
By seed, By division, By separating rooted shoots.