Meadow foxtail
Alopecurus pratensis
- Layer 4 · Herbaceous
- Ground cover
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Alopecurus pratensis is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia, typically found in damp meadows and fertile soils. It grows in dense, erect tufts, displaying very soft cylindrical inflorescences that emerge in spring. In a food forest system, it is valued for its ability to cover the ground, prevent erosion and provide abundant biomass for creating mulch.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Perennial herb up to 1 m.
- Mature diameter: 0.4 m
Calendar
- January
- February
- March — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Harvest
- June — Harvest
- July — Harvest
- August — Harvest
- September — Planting
- October — Planting
- November
- December
- Harvest
- Planting
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