Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (Grey club-rush 'Albescens')
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0.5m max. spread |
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1m max. height |
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5-10 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens'
Other names: Grey club-rush 'Albescens', Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens', Scirpus albescens, Scirpus tabernaemontani var. albescens
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Genus: Schoenoplectus
Variety or cultivar: 'Albescens' _ 'Albescens' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial bog grass with cylindrical grey-green stems, ringed in cream, and small brown flowers in summer.
Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' is: Evergreen
Flower: Brown in Summer
Foliage: Striped, Grey-green, Cream in All seasons
Habit: Clump-forming
Plant with: Zantedeschia aethiopica (Arum lily)
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Pests: Generally pest free
General care
Pruning: Can become invasive in small ponds. Trim back regularly to restrict this plant's spread, by cutting out stems to the rhizome.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Rhizome sections. REGISTER to read more...
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Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (Grey club-rush 'Albescens') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife, Bog garden
Cultivation: Plant in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun. May also be grown in up to 30cm of water. Tolerates slow moving water.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy |  |
| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water, Moisture-retentive | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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