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Arundo donax 'Variegata'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 1.5 - 4 m (5 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.5 - 4 m (5 - 12 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Arundo donax 'Variegata' bears showy and faded purple blossoms during late summer to late fall. This ornamental grass is upright and has striped greyish green and pale yellow foliage that is showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning ornamental grass which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, container, pond, specimen, screening and tropical.
Special Characteristics Arundo donax 'Variegata' is tolerant of drought, wet sites and salt.
Cautions Arundo donax 'Variegata' has thorns and you may wish to wear gloves when handling. Position this plant to be less accessible to avoid injury to children or pets. With its fast growth rate, Arundo donax 'Variegata' will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Arundo donax 'Variegata' may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.