Corynephorus canescens - P9

Description
With its grey-green leaf colouring, the Grey hair-grass (Corynephorus canescens) is a decorative design element in the garden, but with its upright and clump-forming growth it also adorns containers on balconies or terraces. The white flower plumes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with well-drained, lime-free soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

Leaves
The leaves of the Grey hair-grasss are grey-green.

Frost hardiness
The Grey hair-grass has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant 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).

Care
- Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs. - The plant must be protected from winter damp.

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, roof garden, perennial bed