The harvesting of Holcus lanatus, or velvet grass, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
velvet grass
Holcus lanatus
Velvet grass (Holcus lanatus) is a perennial plant species with soft, velvety-textured leaves. It is widespread in Europe, North Africa, and North America. Grown as a low-maintenance turf, velvet grass is can thrive in poor soils and is a popular choice for establishing low-maintenance meadows and slope stabilisation. It is easy to establish and has a high drought and heat tolerance. Velvet grass grows in a dense mat of lush foliage, which adds a lovely green to gardens. In spring, yellow flowers smother the blades for a delicate look. This attractive grass also offers good ground cover; making it perfect for areas where little care is needed.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5
Flowers:
Showy, Green-yellow, Pink, Red Flowers In Summer
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Fruits:
Fruits Ready In Autumn
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
watering
Velvet grass requires frequent watering, as it does not cope well with drought. During its growing season, from late spring to early autumn, it should be watered deeply and regularly, every couple of days. During hot weather, in the peak of summer, it should be watered more often, every day or even twice per day. In the cooler months of autumn and winter, it should be watered less often, around once a week, allowing the soil to dry out slightly in between waterings.
sunlight
Velvet grass (Holcus lanatus) require an average of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to thrive. It prefers full sun in the morning or midday, as this is when the sun's rays are the strongest and most beneficial. However, during very hot summer days, indirect light should be provided to the plant, as the intense heat of the sun could easily scorch its leaves. If planted in a shady spot, velvet grass should be placed near a window where it can receive the full benefit of the natural light. The more sunlight it receives, the brighter the colour of the leaves.
pruning
Pruning Velvet Grass (Holcus lanatus) should be done in the spring or early summer months. Pruning should involve lightly shearing the tops of the grass-like clumps to maintain a neat attractive shape, while also removing any dead or damaged growth. Pruning can be done by hand shears or a string trimmer. It is important to not prune too aggressively in order to maintain the plant's natural form and density. Remove no more than 1 third of the tips of each grass blade.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Velvet grass typically starts flowering in June.
Harvest Fruit
The harvesting of Holcus lanatus, or velvet grass, typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.
