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Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum'
Also Known As
- Variegated Bulbous Oatgrass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 8"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum' plant details
Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum' is a deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
- Uses: easy-to-grow, edging plant, rare, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A cute little variegated grass; the rhizome has its internodes swollen to form a chain of interconnected 1cm bulblets that are quite unusual for a grass. ZONE 6
Seldom encountered shy little grass with thin, soft silver green leaves striped with white – 12” high clumping to 18”, slow growing. Deciduous in winter except in the south; sun on the coast, light shade elsewhere, well drained soils. Versatile – seacoast gardens, mass for ground cover, edging, rock gardens, low meadow, woodland, Asian themes. Glows next to purple or ruby foliage! USDA 4
A clumping, winter deciduous, perennial grass. Tufts of grey-green, soft, linear leaves, heavily striped with white, are produced from chains of small bulbous corms. An excellent little grass, very soft to the touch and non-invasive. Great along the edge of paths or planted with other different coloured grassy plants.
By: Zephs
Semi-evergreen. This tuber oat grass has dominating, white longitudinal stripes on dark green leaves, creating the appearance of an almost white mound of spreading foliage. Does best in partial shade, growing 1' x 1', remaining attractive through the winter. Needs frequent division, best done in spring or fall.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
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How to Grow Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. bulbosum 'Variegatum'
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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