Sand cat's-tail
Phleum arenarium
Phleum
Poaceae
Native Plants
Zone 5–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Sand cat's-tail is a specialized grass adapted to sandy coastal environments and requires excellent drainage. This European native prefers partial shade and moderate moisture levels. Best suited for specialized wildflower or native plant gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
18″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Algeria
Baltic States
Belgium
Corse
Denmark
East Aegean Is.
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Ireland
Italy
Krym
Lebanon-Syria
Masachusettes
Morocco
Netherlands
New Jersey
New York
Norway
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 15, 2021 by Simon Brumby (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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