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serrated tussock grass

Nassella trichotoma

Low Maintenance

Genus: Nassella
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

N. trichotoma is a clump-forming, evergreen grass, producing a mound of very narrow foliage, topped by wispy green and purple flower-heads in summer to about 45cm.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in medium to light, moderately fertile soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Remove dead leaves and stems in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring or by division in late winter or early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging Screens

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years