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| Category: Grass |
| Family: Poaceae (Gramineae) (Grasses) |
| Origin: Eurasia |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Variegated Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Wheat |
| Bloomtime: Infrequent |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): High Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' (Variegated Manna Grass) - Glyceria is a semi-evergreen, versatile grass that is a variegated sport of a plant from Europe and Asia Minor. It is found along calm or still, nutrient-rich water where this plant thrives but it also tolerates average garden soil so long as it is kept wet. It has spectacular variegated foliage, pink-tinged in spring; it is really magnificent with its pale yellow light-green stripes. Moderate grower reaching up to 2 feet tall and spreads (clumps) in rhizomes. Quite suitable for small gardens as a specimen or even in mass. Thrives in wet soil or even submerged up 1 foot deep and it can generate floating stems in deeper water . Flowers are not showy and occur in mid-summer. Root cold hardy to well below 0 degrees F but evergreen only in near frost free climates.
The information on this page is based on our library and online research as well as observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'.
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