Meadow foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis
Alopecurus
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This cool-season grass is extremely low-maintenance and thrives in moist, partially shaded areas. Water during extended dry periods and mow or cut back in late fall. Perfect for naturalizing in meadows or as ground cover in difficult areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Altay
Amur
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Austria
Azores
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 17, 2020 by Roosa Hautala (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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