Somerset Hair Grass
Koeleria vallesiana
- Native to:
- Algeria, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Koeleria
- Species:
- Koeleria vallesiana
- USDA Symbol:
- KOVA2
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish, silvery
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, well-drained calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers rocky or sandy substrates