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2 hours care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agrostis nebulosa
Other names
Cloud grass, Ornimental cloud grass, Cloud bent grass
Genus
Agrostis Agrostis
Species
A. nebulosa - A. nebulosa is an upright, annual grass with slender, upright, linear, bright green leaves and airy panicles of tiny, purple-flushed, cream flowers in summer.
Agrostis nebulosa is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Flushed purple, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead before seeds mature.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud grass) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grows in most soils, but prefers non-acidic, fertile soils.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Agrostis nebulosa
Other names
Cloud grass, Ornimental cloud grass, Cloud bent grass
Genus
Agrostis Agrostis
Species
A. nebulosa - A. nebulosa is an upright, annual grass with slender, upright, linear, bright green leaves and airy panicles of tiny, purple-flushed, cream flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, Cream in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring
General care
Pruning
Deadhead before seeds mature.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud grass) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grows in most soils, but prefers non-acidic, fertile soils.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud grass)
Common pest name
Scientific pest name
Meloidogyne minor
Type
Nematode
Current status in UK
Present (Unknown Distribution)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
4
General biosecurity comments
Nematode pest mainly affecting turf. Previously found in UK and likely to be spreading. Relevant industries e.g. Turf producers; potato growers; should monitor the situation and take appropriate action to protect themselves.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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