Overview

Tragus berteronianus is a plant with a prostrate, mat-forming habit in the genus Tragus, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tragus berteronianus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include weed control and erosion prevention.

About

Tragus berteronianus, commonly known as African bur grass, is a prostrate, mat-forming grass from the Poaceae family. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is particularly valued for weed control and erosion prevention during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.

About the genus

Tragus, commonly called bur gras, burr grass or carrot-seed grass, is a genus of plants in the grass family. It is native to Africa, Australia, and Eurasia with several species on islands in the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans plus one species in Argentina.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tragus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Tragus berteronianus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Prostrate, mat-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Weed control, erosion prevention

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tragus berteronianus

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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