Azhur

Chloris virgata (Ajour lawn grass) is an annual decorative grass, 30 to 60 cm tall (averaging around 45 cm), characterized by thin upright stems and flat linear leaflets with slightly hairy margins. The plant grows rapidly on fertile soils, but roots may rot under excessive moisture; therefore, watering is required only during exceptionally dry summers.

A key feature is the abundance of small panicled inflorescences located at the ends of shoots. Upon blooming, they form airy clusters resembling light clouds, which bestow special decorative qualities and make the plant popular in mixed borders, borders, and rabatkas. Chloris virgata is not used for lawn creation.

Seeds are sown at the end of April – early May, scattered on the soil surface without incorporation or covered with a thin layer of soil (no more than 5 mm). Seedlings appear within 1.5–2 weeks. Flowering starts in July and continues through August; the decorative period can be extended until frost by removing faded inflorescences. The plant is sun-loving but can tolerate slight shading, while watering is required moderately during dry periods.