Overview

Brachypodium retusum is a tufted grass like in the genus Brachypodium, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Brachypodium retusum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens. It is native to Portugal Continental.

About

Brachypodium retusum is a tufted, deciduous grass-like plant belonging to the genus Brachypodium within the Poaceae family. Native to continental Portugal, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for east-, north-, or west-facing aspects. This hardy grass prefers moist but well-drained chalk or loam soils with neutral to alkaline pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is well suited for wildlife gardens. The plant is best propagated by seed and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Brachypodium is a genus of plants in the grass family, widespread across much of Africa, Eurasia, and Latin America. The genus is classified in its own tribe Brachypodieae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Brachypodium

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, North-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Brachypodium retusum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Grass Like

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens

Native to

Portugal Continental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Brachypodium retusum

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions