Bulbous Oat Grass,Onion Couch. Perennial with chains of small bulbs, leaves narrow, green with bold, white-striped margins. Panicles green oat-like spikelets. Max Height 20cm to 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum ‘Variegatum’
Perennial with chains of small bulbs, leaves narrow, green with bold, white-striped margins. Panicles green oat-like spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Arrhenatherum |
|---|---|
| Species | elatius |
| Varietry | ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum' |
| Common Name | Bulbous Oat Grass, Onion Couch |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 20cm, 30cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
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| Pruning Time | |
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