About

An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with a well-structured habit. It produces seasonal interest. 'Variegata' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Dactylis is a genus of grasses, annual or perennial, with narrow, linear leaves and flowering spikelets arranged in panicles, racemes, or spikes. Some species are important forage or cereal crops, while others are valued as ornamental grasses

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision, cuttings, or seed
Pest resistanceGenerally trouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor for pests and diseases