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Meadow Foxtail

Meadow Foxtail

Alopecurus pratensis

grass☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

Meadow Foxtail is a vigorous perennial grass valued for pastures and meadows, producing distinctive reddish-purple flower spikes in spring. It establishes quickly and tolerates grazing well, making it popular for livestock forage.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low

Flood Tolerance

none
Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.88
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.8 to 8

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed

Companion Planting

Plants well with