Overview
Vulpia muralis is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Vulpia, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vulpia muralis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover and erosion control.
About
Vulpia muralis is a tufted, deciduous grass belonging to the genus Vulpia in the Poaceae family. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and dry. Hardy to UK zone H5, this grass is suitable for ground cover and erosion control. It is best propagated by seed or division and is of particular interest during the spring and summer seasons.
About the genus
Vulpia is a widespread genus of plants in the grass family, native to many countries around the world and naturalized in many of the nations to which it is not native. It is most common in temperate regions.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vulpia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Vulpia muralis size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Ground cover, erosion control
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vulpia muralis
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vulpia muralis?
Vulpia muralis prefers full sun. It suits exposed positions.
What soil does Vulpia muralis need?
Vulpia muralis grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays dry.
Is Vulpia muralis hardy in the UK?
Vulpia muralis has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Vulpia muralis?
Seed, division.
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