Arrhenatherum elatius ssp. Bulbosum 'Variegatum'

Bulbous Oat Grass

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-10

Green and white striped foliage with a buff, oat-like bloom in late summer.
This is a cool season, clump-forming grass that is a nice border plant. It forms very early in the season, so is a good compliment to many spring blooming perennials and bulbs.

Height

6-12 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Yellow/Gold/Bronze

Bloom Time

August-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

It is especially well suited to a light to part shade situation with continuous moisture.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Chinese False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis), Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia), American Alumroot (Heuchera ), Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Containers
•	Dried Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•	Partial Shade
•	Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Green & White

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Fall
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Fall
•	Summer

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Moist but well-drained