About
Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' is a robust, herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.2 meters tall. This grass features variegated leaves in vibrant shades of yellow and green. Its dense, spike-shaped flowering panicles add visual interest to its structure. The plant spreads through rhizomes, making it a great choice for ground cover in suitable environments.
About the genus
Alopecurus includes both annual and perennial grasses that develop clumps of narrow leaves. The upright stems support dense, spike-like clusters of small flowers that appear in late spring and summer.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, East-facing, South-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils
- Pruning
- Cut back in spring for best foliage effect
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or by division in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- A rust may occur