A tufted mat-forming grass with narrow blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. Pale green spikelets in summer. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Holcus mollis ‘Albovariegatus’
A tufted mat-forming grass with narrow blue-green leaves with creamy white margins. Pale green spikelets in summer.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Holcus |
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Species | mollis |
Varietry | 'Albovariegatus' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | green |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 45cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, white |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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