Grasses > Golden Oats
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This majestic evergreen grass is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny, mixed or new perennial border. Arching stems of glistening, golden, oat-like flowerheads above clumps of slender, grey-green foliage. Perfect for introducing movement, it looks amazing under-planted with the rich purple flowerheads of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'.
Soil Type: moderately fertile, medium to pale, good draining soil.
Growth Rate: average
Flowering Period: June and July
Flower Colour: purplish-green maturing to light gold.
Other Characteristics: the flowers make attractive dried flower arrangements.
Plant Hardiness: fully hardy.
Plant Care: When planting always wear stout gardening gloves to protect against the sharp edges of the basal foliage. Wearing gloves, comb through the plant in march to remove dead foliage