About
Nardus stricta, mat grass, is a densely tufted, wiry perennial grass producing rigid, narrow, inrolled leaves and slender, one-sided flower spikes in summer. Native to poor, acidic grassland and moorland � an interesting native grass for a wildlife or naturalistic garden on acid soil.
About the genus
Nardus are mat-forming perennial grasses with rigid, narrow, inrolled leaves and slender, one-sided flower spikes. Native to poor, acidic grassland and moorland in Europe and Asia.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.