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Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus'

Family Gramineae
Plant Type ornamental grass
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The ornamental grass Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus' (creeping velvetgrass) bears showy flowers during mid summer to late summer. The showy foliage is greyish aquamarine in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, edging and ground cover.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus' (creeping velvetgrass) 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 Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus' (creeping velvetgrass) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.