Mouse Foxtail typically starts flowering in April.
Mouse Foxtail
Alopecurus myosuroides
Mouse Foxtail (Alopecurus myosuroides) is an annual grass which is native to Eurasia. The stems have an upright stature and reach up to 60 cm in height. Its leaves have narrow blades with a pointed tip and its inflorescence consists of an airy panicle branched at the top. Its pale green to yellowish-green spikelets are flat and feature florets of dark awn. Mouse Foxtail can be found in hay meadows, river banks, sand dunes and disturbed areas and provides a habitat for small mammals and birds. It is an excellent food source for grazing animals, as well as hay for livestock.
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Yellow Flowers
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Easy
watering
Mouse Foxtail should be watered moderately, depending on the season. During summer, the plant should be watered 2 times per week, and during winter, the plant should be watered only once per week. To ensure that the plant does not suffer from water logging or dehydration, the soil should be allowed to dry out between watering sessions. The soil should also be well-drained to avoid root rot.
sunlight
Mouse Foxtail does best with 6-8 hours of partial sunlight per day. It can tolerate full sun, however, in warmer climates it often requires partial shade in the summer to prevent wilting and root rot. The timing of sunlight for this plant species depends heavily on location, as the amount of sunlight it receives and the hours of effective daylight each day will vary. Generally, however, Mouse Foxtail should be planted in an area where it has access to sunlight early in the morning and late in the afternoon each day.
pruning
Pruning should be done when the plants reach around 12 inches in height (which typically occurs in late spring), and should involve cutting the plants back to 6 inches in height. The plant should be pruned a second time after the 6 weeks of peak growth, with the same result as the first—cutting back the plants to 6 inches. Further pruning is not necessary for this species of plant.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
