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