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Ampelodesmos mauritanica (Diss grass)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1m
max. spread
Ultimate height 3m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Ampelodesmos mauritanica

Other names: Diss grass, Mauritania vine reed, Rope grass


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Genus: Ampelodesmos

Species: A. mauritanica - A. mauritanica is a perennial grass forming dense clumps of linear leaves, which are grey-green above and dark green below. Purple-green spiklets of flowers are borne on tall stems from late spring to midsummer.

Ampelodesmos mauritanica is: Evergreen

Flower: Flushed purple, Green in Spring; Green, Flushed purple in Summer; Gold in Autumn

Foliage: Dark-green, Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Arching, Clump-forming, Dense

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning: Remove dead leaves and flower stems in early spring.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Ampelodesmos mauritanica (Diss grass) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting

Cultivation: Grow in moderately fertil, well-drained soil in full sun.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: North, South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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