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Pruning guide · Grass-like plant
Yorkshire fog: when and how to prune
Holcus lanatus
Yorkshire fog is best pruned in June and September.
| Pruning months | June and September |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Yorkshire fog: when to prune it?
At the end of June and again in September, like a hay meadow.
Yorkshire fog: how to prune it?
- Mow at 5–10 cm with a scythe, brush cutter or bar mower.
- Let the cuttings dry for a few days, then remove them.
- Always leave a strip standing: young small skipper caterpillars overwinter in the leaf sheaths of the tufts.
How much to cut, and how often?
- There are 2 pruning periods a year: June and September. You don’t have to prune in every one.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Do not cut the whole meadow short in autumn: the overwintering caterpillars would disappear with it.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Yorkshire fog · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.