Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus' (v)
variegated creeping soft grass
A rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial forming a mat of linear, white-margined leaves, with pale green flowering panicles in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | Green White | ||
| Autumn | Green White | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Genus
Holcus can be annual or rhizomatous perennial grasses, with soft, linear leaves and dense, pale green or pinkish flowering panicles in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any poor to moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Intolerant of full sun on poor dry soil
Propagation
Divide in mid-spring. Seeds do not come true
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Trim after flowering and deadhead to prevent self-seeding as it can be invasive
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
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