A densely tufted perennial grass with white variegated leaves. Long stems with pale green spikelets. Looks best at the front a border. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Dactylis glomerata ‘Variegata’
A densely tufted perennial grass with white variegated leaves. Long stems with pale green spikelets. Looks best at the front a border.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Dactylis |
---|---|
Species | glomerata |
Varietry | 'Variegata' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 25cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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