Ornamental grass for edges, rockery and hedges. The seeds are an essential part in food for birds.
Medicinal properties and is used against hypercholesterolemia. It prevents arterioscleriosis and it is diuretic. Bird food.
Annual. 1m high. Cylindric and hollow stems, with greenish spike flowers in summer. The leaves are narrow and look like those of wheat.
Prefers dry soils.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Birds |
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Average germination (%) | 70 |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
Flower colour | Green |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
Plant use | Cottage garden, Edges, Grass, Medicinal, Wild garden |
Seeds per gram | 160 |
Soil - Moisture | Dry |
Soil - Ph | Acid |
Soil - Type | Clay |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |