This long established selection offers mounds of soft green & white striped leaves during spring from which arise, during early summer, many strongly vertical light and airy flower spikes that gradually turn to silvery tan. Variegation tends to fade as the season progresses. Prefers sun but will take some light shade. Happy in average to quite moist soils. Height; 1.2m – 1.5m.
Calamagrostis Overdam
£12.55
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Plant Information
| Pot Size | 2 Litre |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 1 – 3 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Damp Soil in Sun, Informal Screens and Dividers, Light Shade, Open and Sunny, Taller Flowering |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.
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