Phleum phleoides
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A short-lived perennial grass, forming a dense tuft of upright stems to 75cm high, sheathed with smooth, narrow green leaves to 20cm long. Cylindrical flower heads are produced at the tips of the stems, which are often flushed with purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- Phleum phleoides (Phleum phleoides)
- Genus
- Phleum
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Phleum phleoides
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Phleum phleoides
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Phleum phleoides care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingOften found in heaths and verges on free draining sandy or chalk soils
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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