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Cloud Grass
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Cloud Grass, a species of bentgrass, forms a hazy mist in late summer when its delicate, tiny flowers spread out in all directions that is resistant to drought.MORE ORNAMENTAL GRASS OPTIONS
Grass Specifications
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
18 inches
WIDTH
12 inches
FLOWER COLOR
White
FALL COLOR
Tan
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Average water
LATIN NAME
Agrostis Nebulosa
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
71F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 10 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Surface sow seed
SOWING RATE
4 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seeds continually moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Agrostis Nebulous (Cloud Grass) - Cloud Grass, a species of bentgrass, forms a hazy mist in late summer when its delicate, tiny flowers spread out in all directions. This plant is often cultivated for its light delicate heads that are used dried in floristry and is also drought tolerant.
The airy seed-heads resemble clouds or sea foam which make a great addition to any xeriscape flower garden. The ornamental grass has its best display when next to course textured plants or along fence lines. Agrostis nebulosa is very useful to fill in those difficult transitions in the garden. When Cloud Grass is fully mature, it reaches approximately18 inches tall & 12 inches wide blooming all summer long. Native to Portugal & Spain, but will grow in the U.S. in USDA Zones 3 - 10 as an annual ornamental grass. The flowers are great for fresh or dried bouquet and will turn tan as the seed-heads head in to Fall.