Ammophila arenaria
European Marram Grass
Ammophila arenaria is a grass species specially adapted to growing on sand dunes. It has long stems with pointy ends and grows in hardy clumps up to 1.2m in height. It grows from thick rhizomes which anchor it in a sandy substrate. These rhizomes can grow laterally by 2m in six months!
Contributed by @Ez
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Full sun
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Very little water
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Light and free draining
Common name
European Marram Grass
Latin name
Ammophila arenaria
type
Grass
family
Poaceae
ph
6.5 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Light and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
3.00 M
1.20 M
Ammophila arenaria
Ammophila arenaria is a grass species specially adapted to growing on sand dunes. It has long stems with pointy ends and grows in hardy clumps up to 1.2m in height. It grows from thick rhizomes which anchor it in a sandy substrate. These rhizomes can grow laterally by 2m in six months!
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Autumn
Highly adapted to growing in coastal areas, it thrives in full sun, in a sandy soil. It will thrive in both dry and partially waterlogged sites. If planting in a garden environment, it is best planted in large containers or lighty, sandy soil which can be sunk. This will help prevent unwanted lateral spread.