Species oceanspray

oceanspray

Holodiscus discolor

Oceanspray (Holodiscus discolor) is a deciduous shrub native to the Pacific Coast of North America. It typically grows up to 6 feet tall and has a wide-spreading form. Its leaves are finely toothed with prominent veins. Large clusters of fragrant white flowers emerge from July to September, and later yield dark red fruits with seeds. The fruits attract birds and are edible with a sweet-sour flavor. The arching branches and interesting form make oceanspray a great choice for mixed borders and informal hedges. It's drought-tolerant and often found growing naturally along coastal shorelines.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

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
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Nov
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Harvest Fruit

Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

Hardiness Map

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