Overview

Aira caespitosa is a plant with a tufted, annual or biennial habit in the genus Aira, part of the Poaceae family, with thread-like leaves foliage. Aira caespitosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include ornamental grass and dried flower arrangements.

About

Aira caespitosa is a tufted annual or biennial grass belonging to the genus Aira in the Poaceae family. It features thread-like leaves and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position. This grass prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H1b, it is suitable for ornamental use and dried flower arrangements. Propagation is by seed.

About the genus

Aira is a genus of Old World plants in the grass family, native to western and southern Europe, central and southwest Asia, plus Africa.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aira

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Aira caespitosa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted, Annual or Biennial

Foliage

Thread-like leaves

Suggested uses

Ornamental grass, Dried flower arrangements

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aira caespitosa

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Resistant to drought

Disease resistance

Resistant to root rot

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