A vigorous, grass-like clump-forming perennial up to 75cm in height, 1.5m in flower, with narrow leaves with creamy white margins and occasional narrow stripes into the leaf blade. These are brighter on young and new growth, and best in shade. Tall stems bear slender, drooping green flower spikes, later turning brown.
1-1.5 metres
0.5-1 metres
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Grow in fertile, moist or wet soil in sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier soils but will not grow as tall. Has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well. For more information, see ornamental grasses cultivation, pond plants and bog gardens
Propagate by division between mid-spring and early summer
Remove flower stems to prevent seeding. Cut out any dead foliage as it appears. Can be cut back hard (to 20-30cm) in late winter before the flower stems appear from early March onwards.
May be susceptible to aphids damaging stem bases
Generally disease-free