Meadow Foxtail Conventional Untreated

Meadow Foxtail (Alopecurus Pratensis)

Meadow Foxtail is a native, moderately tall grass. It is one of the earliest grasses to grow and flowers in spring. This species is known for it's unique seed head, resembling a fox's bushy tail.

Special Features:

• Early to mature.
• Meadow foxtail grows in a wide range of grasslands.
• Early to flower and good for making hay.
• Commonly growing in low lying areas.
• Flowering time: April, May, June.
• Height: up to 110cm.
• It has smooth wide flat leaves.

Management:

• It prefers moist, fertile soil.
• Sow any time of the year on bare soil.
• Grazing or cutting in the spring will delay heading and encourage more summer growth.
• Can be included with other traditional and non aggressive species for conservation mixes.