Description

Cocksfoot Grass | Dactylis glomerata

Cocksfoot grass, also known as orchard grass, is a relatively coarse short grass with small dense flower heads.  Slow to establish in its first year, in subsequent years it is a vigorous grower.  It is a deep-rooted species which grows very well in dry sandy soils and is particularly drought-hardy.

Quick to recover from grazing, cocksfoot can be grazed hard.  

It is found widespread in the UK and is attractive to beneficial insects.