Overview

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

About

Tragus racemosus (European bur grass) is a prostrate, mat-forming cultivar of the genus Tragus, belonging to the Poaceae family. It features linear, scabrous foliage and thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and dry moisture conditions. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as ground cover and for erosion control, with interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation is by seed.

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

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Tragus racemosus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Prostrate, mat-forming

Foliage

Linear, scabrous

Suggested uses

Ground cover, erosion control

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tragus racemosus

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions