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Exposurefull sun

Waterlow

Typegrass

Distribution

Ampelodesmos mauritanicus

Flower Colors

Description

A large, perennial clump-forming evergreen ornamental grass forming dense mounds of tough, leathery green leaves, growing to approximately 1m x 1m. In late spring and early summer, this plant bears arching stems to 2m tall with feathery drooping white cream or purple flowerheads on one side, which nod gently in a breeze.

Mature Height

2.5m

Mature Spread

Plant Characteristics

Foliage

Evergreen

Growth Habit

ClumpingRosette

Growth Speed

Fast · 0.7 m/yr

Soil Texture

LoamSand

Soil pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Soil Moisture

Well-drained

Hardiness (RHS)

Flowering Season

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Key Features

Generally pest-freeArchitecturalCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPrairie plantingFlower borders and beds

Available Variants

Container Size	Details	Price
H: 1cm	H: 1cm	€7.08

All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.