Dactylis glomerata
Cock's foot, Orchard grass, Cock's foot grass, Dew grass, Hard grass, Sticky grass, Cat grass, Ascherson's orchardgrass
Dactylis Dactylis
D. glomerata - D. glomerata is a variable, clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass with linear, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing one-sided panicles of dense, flattened clusters of pale green flower spikelets in summer.
Dactylis glomerata is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Attractive to cats. If eaten sparingly, is reported to help cats with fur ball removal.
Pale-green in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. Considered invasive in some introduced countries. If grown for livestock or cats, cut back frequently to prevent coarse leaves.
Chill seed prior to sowing. Ideal sowing temperature is 20-30C. May self-seed.
Division, Seed
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Dactylis glomerata (Cock's foot) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Prairie planting, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Easily tolerates clay, drought, heat, and humid climates. Often grown as a hay grass and for pastures. Suitable for use as a ground cover and cover for birds.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Dactylis glomerata
Cock's foot, Orchard grass, Cock's foot grass, Dew grass, Hard grass, Sticky grass, Cat grass, Ascherson's orchardgrass
Dactylis Dactylis
D. glomerata - D. glomerata is a variable, clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass with linear, grey-green leaves and slender, erect stems bearing one-sided panicles of dense, flattened clusters of pale green flower spikelets in summer.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
Attractive to cats. If eaten sparingly, is reported to help cats with fur ball removal.
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Pale-green in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. Considered invasive in some introduced countries. If grown for livestock or cats, cut back frequently to prevent coarse leaves.
Chill seed prior to sowing. Ideal sowing temperature is 20-30C. May self-seed.
Division, Seed
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Dactylis glomerata (Cock's foot) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Wildlife, Wildflower, Prairie planting, Ground Cover, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Banks and Slopes
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Easily tolerates clay, drought, heat, and humid climates. Often grown as a hay grass and for pastures. Suitable for use as a ground cover and cover for birds.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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