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Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' (golden foxtail grass) bears showy and faded green blossoms during mid spring to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is striped, medium green and faded orange in colour and medium in texture. Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' (golden foxtail grass) produces showy fruit. A specimen plant, Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' (golden foxtail grass) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.