An aquatic perennial with narrow green leaves striped cream and white. Panicles of green to purple-green spikelets. Max Height 80cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Glyceria maxima var. variegata
An aquatic perennial with narrow green leaves striped cream and white. Panicles of green to purple-green spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Glyceria |
|---|---|
| Species | maxima |
| Varietry | var. variegata |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, cream, white |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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