About
Bothriochloa caucasica is a grass in the genus Bothriochloa, within the grass family Poaceae. In the UK it flowers from July to September. Its flowering season makes it a summer-to-early-autumn feature in the garden. Management follows the same basic regime used for many ornamental and meadow grasses.
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About the genus
Bothriochloa is a common and widespread genus of plants in the grass family native to many countries on all inhabited continents and many islands. They are often called beardgrass, bluegrass or bluestem. Some species are invasive in areas where they have been introduced.
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In the garden
Bothriochloa caucasica belongs to the grass family Poaceae and the genus Bothriochloa. In the UK it produces flowering heads between July and September, which set it apart as a summer-flowering grass. Beyond the flowering window, its seasonal cycle mirrors that of many temperate grasses with a clear summer display. When grown, handle it as you would other garden grasses: avoid prolonged waterlogging, keep soil reasonably free-draining and give it a position suited to grasses rather than heavy shade. Cutting back dead material in late winter or very early spring clears space for new shoots and helps maintain a neat planting. Use light top-dressings rather than heavy feeds if fertility needs addressing; many grasses perform best without rich, moisture-retentive soils. In a UK garden, place Bothriochloa caucasica where its July–September flowering will be seen—groupings in grass borders, mixed meadow areas or larger gravel/scree beds give the flowers room to show and reduce competition from denser perennials. Expect the main ornamental interest to centre on the flowering period from mid-summer into early autumn.
