Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and keep moist.
Divide established clumps during spring.
Botanic information
Leaf: Ligule: fringe of hairs
Collar: broad and continuous
Auricles: absent
Vernation: rolled Width is 3 mm.
The broad lanceolate dark green leaves have a stiff texture and respond well to mowing.
Flower: The inflorescence is short and spike-like with the spikelets laterally compressed. They appear during summer amongst the foliage.
Fruit: The tiny seeds are viable but the plant may be reproduced vegetatively.