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Eleusine coracana Green Cat
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Eleusine coracana Green Cat
Half Hardy Annual
- Soil: Well drained
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Cut Flower, Dried Flower
Description
An attractive ornamental grass producing many green, 'claw' like flowers on sturdy stems throughout summer. A great border plant, and a spectacular cut flower. Can also be dried.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination will usually take 14-21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23-30cm (9-12in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.