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  • ARUNDO donax var. versicolor
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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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    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe.
    • Evergreen
      Arching, broadly linear, white-striped leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
    • Panicles
      Terminal panicles of light-green to purple spikelets to 60cm (24in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates.
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with stout stems
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Tolerates all
      Thrives in moist conditions.
    • Full sun
      Protect from strong winds.
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates.
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        60cm (24in)
       
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