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Dactylisglomerata

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Family

Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dactylis (DAK-ty-lis)

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Species

glomerata (glahm-er-AH-tuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

From Ampac Seed, which offers this description: "Late maturity, winter hardy. Best adapted to Western, Mountain areas. Low fiber content."

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