Crested dogstail.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial grass

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to mid summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for the best growth. Watch for yellowing leaves which can indicate poor drainage or nutrient deficiency. It thrives best when grown in open, sunny areas.

Riego

Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back dead foliage in late winter to encourage fresh growth.

Trasplante

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or the soil loses its structure.

Suelo

Well draining loam

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.5

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Alta

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of human toxicity for this species.

Niños

The sharp seed heads might scratch delicate skin, so keep an eye on small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The leaf blades can cause minor skin irritation if handled roughly.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen is a common seasonal allergen for many people.

Comestibilidad

This grass is not intended for human consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Narrow, flat, dark green leaves
• Distinctive comb like flower spikes
• Dense tufted growth habit
• Smooth stems without hairs

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,15 a 0,3m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

green, yellow, 2 a 8cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Rust — Fungal spores create orange streaks on the leaves during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Leave the foliage standing through winter to protect the crown from frost. Cut back to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.

En maceta

It is not typically grown in containers as it prefers the stability of open ground.

Pair this grass with native wildflowers to create a balanced meadow ecosystem.

Buenas compañeras

• Red clover — It fixes nitrogen in the soil, which benefits the grass.
• Ox-eye Daisy — They grow well together in traditional meadow settings.

Especies parecidas

• Sweet vernal grass — It shares a similar habitat and growth habit.

Ciencia

Familia

Poaceae

Género

Cynosurus

Orden

Poales

Clase

Liliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Conservación

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It thrives in well drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils in open meadows and grasslands.

Valor para la fauna

larval host plant, provides nesting material

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

pasture grass, ornamental meadow planting, erosion control

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it good for lawns?

It is excellent for low maintenance lawns as it tolerates close mowing.

Does it need fertilizer?

It prefers moderate soil and usually does not require extra feeding.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Cynosurus comes from the Greek words for dog and tail, referring to the shape of the flower spike. Cristatus means crested, describing the appearance of the spikelets.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called crested dogstail because of its unique, comb like seed head.
• This grass is a classic component of traditional hay meadows in Europe.
• It has a very deep root system that helps it survive in poor soils.

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