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.
Additional information
| Generic | Holcus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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