Ammophila arenaria is a perennial, clump-forming grass with elongated rhizomes that spread to form large colonies. The culms are erect or ascending, 50 - 120cm long.The plant is an excellent sand binder, much planted along coasts to stabilize sand dunes. The plant also provides material for basket and broom making, thatching, fibres for paper etc.The plant is often planted to stabilize sand dunes, but should only be used within its native range since it spreads freely and can outcompete native plants on the dunes. Outside of its native range appropriate plants that are native to the specific area should be chosen.
European Beach Grass Care
Ammophila Arenaria



What is the plant
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How to Care for the Plant
Water
can tolerate drought
Pruning
can be cut back hard in Spring. (Evergreens: Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring.)
Sunlight
Requires a sunny position It cannot grow in the shade.
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Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils.
Temperature
It is hardy to zone
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