Variegated Silver Grass 'Variegatus'
Family: Poaceae (Grass Family)
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Height: 48-72 inches
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Spread: 36-48 inches
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Bloom Time: September to
October
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Bloom: plume-like sprays of red-tinted
flowers; mature seed heads of silver-white
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Light: full sun to
part sun
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Soil: tolerates a
wide range of soils from well-drained sandy soils to heavy clays; prefers moist
soils, but will tolerate wet soils including shallow water
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Moisture: medium;
tolerates dry soil
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Use: accent,
grouping, mass or screen; back of border, meadows, wild gardens, cottage gardens,
naturalized areas
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Care: low
maintenance; foliage should be left standing throughout the winter; cut foliage
to the ground in late winter just before new shoots appear
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Concerns: no frequently
occurring insect or disease problems
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Native to: species is
native to Eastern Asia and west to Africa
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Notes: white vertical
striped, medium green foliage turning almond in fall
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H008
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