Trisetum spicatum Spike trisetum (Gramineae)

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Trisetum spicatum
Spike trisetum
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The Trisetum spicatum plant species is found in N. Europe, N. Asia, Northern N. America as far south as the mountains of California. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spike trisetum. Some home gardeners know the variety as T. subspicatum.

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Latin Name:  Trisetum spicatum
Common Name:  Spike trisetum
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Rich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky places, tundra meadows, stony slopes and mountain rocks in the Arctic and sub-arctic regions[43, 50].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. It is likely to require a sunny position and a well-drained soil. A very variable plant, there are many sub-species[43, 236].

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