Holcus mollis 'Albo-variegatus'

Also called Creeping Soft Grass

AKA Holcus mollis 'Variegatus'
Forms a low growing mound of soft semi-evergreen variegated foliage
Leaf blades are almost completely white with a thin centre stripe of green
It makes a great contrast when planted amongst spring bulbs
Purple-topped flower spikes
Bloom Time: Summer
Grass Type: Cool Season

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Purple

HEIGHT:
15-25 cm

SPREAD:
25-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in a moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. It is recommended to prune foliage almost to ground level in midsummer, to allow for new growth in the fall months. Although they are easily removed, holcus can be somewhat invasive.

Additional Notes about Creeping Velvet Grass:

Cool Season Grasses: These grasses do the majority of their growing in early spring and start again when temperatures start to cool in the fall. During the warmer summer months, they stop growing and some will even go dormant. Cool season grasses flower in the spring or early summer. Most cool season grasses grow best in a consistently moist soil.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Juglan Tolerant

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer

HABIT:
Clumping
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Variegated
Green
White

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Foundation planting