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Ampelodesmos mauritanica (Diss grass)
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3m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ampelodesmos mauritanica
Other names
Diss grass, Mauritania vine reed, Rope grass
Genus
Ampelodesmos 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
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Dense
Flower
Green, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, Green in Summer; Gold in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead leaves and flower stems in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ampelodesmos mauritanica (Diss grass) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertil, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ampelodesmos mauritanica
Other names
Diss grass, Mauritania vine reed, Rope grass
Genus
Ampelodesmos 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Dense
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Colour
Flower
Green, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, Green in Summer; Gold in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Remove dead leaves and flower stems in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Ampelodesmos mauritanica (Diss grass) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertil, well-drained soil in full sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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