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ARUNDO donax var. versicolor
Commonly known as Giant reed, Indian grass
(syn variegata) - half hardy perennial grass with bamboo-like silver variegated foliage which makes an attractive backdrop to a border or in the cool greenhouse
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EvergreenArching, broadly linear, white-striped leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
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Height1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates.
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Spread60cm (24in)
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Ornamental grassesClump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with stout stems
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sunProtect from strong winds.
ARUNDO donax var. versicolor
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originSouthern Europe.
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Flower ShapePaniclesTerminal panicles of light-green to purple spikelets to 60cm (24in) long
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver variegated
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allThrives in moist conditions.
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Arundo donax - Growing Guide
1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates.
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