meadow foxtail

alopecurus pratensis

• An early flowering grass
   
• Flower head forms a soft, compact cylindrical spike up to 9cm long
   
• Look out for the purple or orange anthers drooping from the flower head to indicate it is flowering.
   

Where found

Meadows and other grassy areas. It prefers rich, damp neutral soil.
 

Record seasonal events

You can help scientists monitor the effect of climate change on meadow foxtail by telling us the date you first see it flowering where you live

• Flowering April-June