Wood Meadow Grass

A loosely tufted, dark green perennial, tolerant of shade and therefore often found in glades, woods and semi shaded hedgerows.

Uses

Used occasionally as an ornamental grass or for woodland cover, but it does not tolerate grazing very well.

Persistence

A perennial grass species.

Strengths

It will tolerate low light levels, so it can be used for woodland glades and rides.

Ideal Sowing Time

This species can be sown at most times of the year, but will germinate more quickly in warm soils.

Distinguishing characteristics

Seed
Thinly oblong to ovate in shape, with angular fins running along the seed to blunt end points. It varies from beige to light green in colour, with a smooth texture. The seed is 2mm long.

Flowering Plant
A rich, green / whitish green colour and generally hairless. The leaves are very narrow and tapering to a point, approximately 1-1.5 mm wide and minutely rough. This plant has a very short ligule. The panicle is delicate, slender and branched, often leaning slightly to one side. It has a slightly creeping habit, with surface runners, not rhizomes. Normally reaching between 15-90 cm in height.

Additional Info

Flowers from June - July

Works well with

It may be sown as part of a mixture with other shade tolerant species for woodland cover or shade tolerant wild flower and grass mixtures.

Buy Wood Meadow Grass Straight

You can find Wood Meadow Grass in the following mixtures

• Woodland Edge and Shady Area Mixture