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meadow foxtail 'Aureovariegatus'

Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Alopecurus
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

'Aureovariegatus' is a spreading rhizomatous herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with bright yellow and green variegated leaves and dense spike-like flowering panicles

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils

Pruning

Cut back in spring for best foliage effect

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or by division in early summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

A rust may occur

Garden Uses

Planting Places

OutdoorPond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years