Crested dogstail.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial grass

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 3 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to mid summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining loam

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.5

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 80%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Élevée

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

There are no reports of human toxicity for this species.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is a common seasonal allergen for many people.

Comestibilité

This grass is not intended for human consumption.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,2 à 0,6m

Envergure

0,15 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

green, yellow, 2 à 8cm

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Poaceae

Genre

Cynosurus

Ordre

Poales

Classe

Liliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa.

Préservation

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

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

Intérêt pour la faune

larval host plant, provides nesting material

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

pasture grass, ornamental meadow planting, erosion control

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.

Aussi dans

• Plantes résistantes à la sécheresse