Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata'

RHS Plant Profile

gold-edged prairie cord grass

RHS 2002

Synonyms

Spartina pectinata 'Variegata'

Bogs Grass Like

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A vigorous perennial grass forming a spreading clump of narrowly strap-shaped light green, yellow-edged leaves, with light green, spike-like inflorescences in early summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

0.5-1 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.5-1 metres
Max Height: 1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H6

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Poaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Tufted
Genus: Spartina are spreading deciduous rhizomatous perennial grasses with flat or inrolled leaves and contracted panicles consisting of several spike-like branches
Name Status: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Will spread quickly in favourable growing condition. Stems usually hold their form through winter and can be cut back in early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pruning

No pruning required, but can be trimmed lightly in early spring to maintain shape and promote air circulation

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free