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Alopecurus pratensis

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.4 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Alopecurus pratensis (meadow foxtail) bears showy and white flowers during mid spring to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Alopecurus pratensis (meadow foxtail) bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Alopecurus pratensis (meadow foxtail) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, ground cover and specimen.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Alopecurus pratensis tolerates wet sites.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Alopecurus pratensis (meadow foxtail) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.