Semi-perennial grass up to 90cm tall, with spikes at the end of the stems and bright greenish-yellow leaves. Decorative flowers.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 70 |
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Flower colour | Green, Purple |
Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
Germination (in days) | 20-30 |
Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -15ºC) |
Life cycle | Perennial |
Plant use | Grass, Low maintenance garden, Ponds, Riverbanks |
Pruning | In autumn |
Seeds per gram | 880 |
Soil - Moisture | Marshy, Moist |
Soil - Ph | Acid, Neutral |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Direct sowing in spring and autumn with mild temperatures.
Prefer wet, neutral or acid soils. It grows in swamps, riverbanks and ponds.
Advisable to prune in autumn, as the foliage fades.