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Dactylis glomerata Cock's foot Evergreen perennial (1 Page of 5) The Dactylis glomerata plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cock's foot. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Dactylis glomerata Common Name: Cock's foot Family: Gramineae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1 Mature Width: 0.25 Habitat: Meadows and waste places[17].
Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in a cold frame in the spring and do not allow the compost to dry out[162]. Germination should take place within three weeks. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer.
If you have sufficient seed it can be sown outdoors in situ in the spring.
Division in spring[162]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
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