Brachypodium pinnatum - P9

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Tor grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright and runner-forming growth. The green flower spikes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with a well-drained, dry soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower spikes

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tor grass are medium green, linear.

Spread
Central Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Tor grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Tor grass sets beautiful accents together with: Hauhechel, cypress spurge.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The green flowers of Tor grass appear in spikes from June to July.

Use
Group planting, ground cover, woodland edge