Agrostis nebulosa (Cloud grass)

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

Colour

Flower

Flushed purple, Cream in Summer

Foliage

Bright-green in Spring

General care

Pruning

Deadhead before seeds mature.

Propagation methods

Division

Monthly care advice

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: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/