Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata' - P9

Description
With its yellow-green leaf colouring, Prairie cord grass 'Aureomarginata' (Spartina pectinata) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its runner-forming growth. The green panicles of flowers adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Spartina pectinata 'Variegata', Spartina michauxiana 'Variegata'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive flower panicles

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The leaves of the Prairie cord grass 'Aureomarginata's are yellow-green, linear.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Prairie cord grass 'Aureomarginata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Prairie cord grass 'Aureomarginata' sets beautiful accents together with: Small-flowered perennial sunflower, Large garden water-east.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The green flowers of Prairie cord grass 'Aureomarginata' appear in panicles from August to September.

Use
Ornamental shrub, park, pond edge, stream, small/front garden