Prairie Cord Grass. An arching grass with ribbon-like green leaves with marginal yellow stripes, turning a good yellow in autumn. Greenish purple flowers. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Spartina pectinata ‘Aureomarginata’
An arching grass with ribbon-like green leaves with marginal yellow stripes, turning a good yellow in autumn. Greenish purple flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Spartina |
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Species | pectinata |
Varietry | 'Aureomarginata' |
Common Name | Prairie Cord Grass |
Flower Colour | green, purple |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 90cm |
Growth Speed | Fast |
Growth Habit | Arching |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, yellow |
Flowers From | August, October |
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Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Bog garden |
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