Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'
Also Known As
- Glyceria aquatica
- Manna Grass
- Reed Sweetgrass
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' plant details
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green, pink, variegated and white foliage. In summer tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: poaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green, pink, variegated and white
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: tan blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
A sweet, manna grass which grows 2-3' tall with erect leaves at the center of the plant and arching leaves at the edges. Leaves are 18-24" long, 2" wide and pink in the spring. They mature to pale yellow striped with green.
By: Greer Gardens Inc.
Gardening facts about Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' plant
How to Grow Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- standing water - even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- pink
- green
Flower Color
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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