Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata' (Gold-edged prairie cord grass)
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1m max. spread |
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1.5m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata'
Other names: Gold-edged prairie cord grass, Spartina pectinata 'Variegata'
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Genus: Spartina
Variety or cultivar: 'Aureomarginata' _ 'Aureomarginata' is a clump-forming, vigorous perennial grass with narrow, strap-shaped pale-green, yellow-edged leaves, with spike-like inflorescences which are light green in early summer.
Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pale-green in Summer; Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage: Green, Cream, Variegated in All seasons
Habit: Arching, Clump-forming
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Diseases: Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning: Cut back dead foliage spent flower stems in spring.. REGISTER to read more...
Propagation methods: Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...
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Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata' (Gold-edged prairie cord grass) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Architectural, Beds and borders, Bog garden, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Instant, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in permanently moist, fertile soil. Tolerant of saline and thrives in boggy sites.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained, Moist but well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
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