About

Agrostis nebulosa is an annual grass that grows into a dense clump characterized by slender, vertical leaves that are a vivid green. In summer, it produces delicate, airy panicles filled with small cream-colored flowers, which later develop into seedheads.

About the genus

Agrostis includes both annual and perennial grasses characterized by slender or bristle-like foliage and branched panicles that bear small flowers.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Plant type
Grass Like
Habit
Tufted
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
1 year
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Cultivation
Grows best in well-drained soil in full sun; self-seeds freely
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free