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variegated creeping soft grass

Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus' (v)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Holcus
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

'Albovariegatus' is a rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial forming a mat of linear, white-margined leaves, with pale green flowering panicles in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

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

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Intolerant of full sun on poor dry soil

Pruning

Trim after flowering and deadhead to prevent self-seeding as it can be invasive

Propagation

Divide in mid-spring. Seeds do not come true

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years