A variegated selection of Reed Grass, suited to a multitude of uses and not invasive in any way. Low clumps of leaves are striped with green and white, appearing in early spring. Soft feathery greenish-mauve plumes appear in summer, maturing into stiff wheat-coloured spikes, which last into winter. May be used in large groupings towards the back of a border, but also very effective when used more as a single specimen. Hardy enough to survive in containers or tubs in many regions. Clumps may be easily divided in spring. Trim to the ground in March. Cool-season.
USDA Zones: 5-9 
Sun Exposure  
   Full Sun or
   Partial Shade
Soil Type  
   Normal or
   Sandy or
   Clay
Soil pH  
   Neutral or
   Alkaline or
   Acid
Soil Moisture  
   Average or
   Dry or
   Moist
Care Level  
   Easy
Flower Colour  
   Mauve/Lilac 
Blooming Time  
   Early Summer  
   Mid Summer  
   Late Summer  
   Early Fall  
   Mid Fall  
   Late Fall 
Foliage Color  
   Deep Green  
   Variegated  
   White 
Plant Uses & Characteristics  
   Accent: Good Texture/Form  
   Attracts Butterflies  
   Border  
   Containers  
   Cut Flower  
   Deer Resistant  
   Dried Flower  
   Drought Tolerant  
   Rabbit Resistant  
   Massed  
   Specimen 
Flower Head Size  
   Large 
Height  
    90-120 cm  
    35-47 inches
Spread  
    45-60 cm  
    18-23 inches
Foot Traffic  
    None 
 
 Growth Rate  
    Medium