COLOUR
Flower
Green in Summer; Pale-brown in Autumn
Foliage
Striped, Cream, Mid-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Cut back all but new growth in late spring or early summer to encourage fresh growth.
Propagation methods
Division
WHERE TO GROW
Phalaris arundinacea var. picta (Gardener’s garters) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover
Cultivation
Plant in any soil in sun or partial shade. Site carefully as once established, it is difficult to remove or eradicate. Labelled a noxious weed in some introduced areas, particularly the Midwestern United States.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered