Overview
Leersia hexandra is a plant with a clump-forming, rhizomatous habit in the genus Leersia, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Leersia hexandra grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include water gardens and wetland areas.
About
Leersia hexandra, commonly known as bareet grass, is a clump-forming, rhizomatous grass belonging to the Poaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, ideally in a sheltered, south- or east-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to water gardens and wetland areas, providing seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by division or seed.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Leersia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Leersia hexandra size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Rhizomatous
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Water gardens, Wetland areas
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Leersia hexandra
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Leersia hexandra?
Leersia hexandra prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Leersia hexandra need?
Leersia hexandra grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Leersia hexandra hardy in the UK?
Leersia hexandra has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Leersia hexandra?
Division, Seed.