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Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Plant Care
Parapholis strigosa (Dumort.) C.E.Hubb.
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Parapholis strigosa, commonly known as seaside barley, is a distinctive plant with slender, wiry leaves that form dense clumps. Its natural habitat includes coastal dunes and sandy beaches. Plant enthusiasts appreciate Parapholis strigosa for its ability to stabilize sand dunes and prevent erosion.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
60–80°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Water Bristly Sicklebeak Grass every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 60–80°F (16–27°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where Is the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Native To?
- Albania
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
What Is the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass (Parapholis strigosa) belongs to the Poaceae family within the Parapholis genus. Bristly Sicklebeak Grass is native to Europe and Libya.
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass displays a low-growing grass growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Bristly Sicklebeak Grass produces small inconspicuous flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Parapholis strigosa requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Need?
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Prefer?
Parapholis strigosa grows best at temperatures of 60–80°F. Bristly Sicklebeak Grass prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60–80°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Well-draining sandy soil mix. Good drainage is essential for Bristly Sicklebeak Grass to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Feed Bristly Sicklebeak Grass every month during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass can be propagated through seeds, division. Similar propagation techniques also apply to slender sea-grass plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Bristly Sicklebeak Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass?
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass is susceptible to aphids, grasshoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Bristly Sicklebeak Grass Need?
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. Bristly Sicklebeak Grass is native to Europe and Libya.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Parapholis genus — compare its care with other Parapholis species on PlantoScan.
Parapholis is part of the Poaceae plant family — browse all Poaceae genera and species.
Bristly Sicklebeak Grass thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Parapholis strigosa (Dumort.) C.E.Hubb., family Poaceae (first published in Blumea, Suppl. 3: 14 (1946)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Bristly Sicklebeak Grass, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: Public domain, CC0 1.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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