Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000677
11/12/99
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'--Manna Grass
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 10
Height: 36 in Spacing: 15 in
Type: herbaceous perennial
Comments: The cream to yellow and green leaves of this
grass are an eye-catching, landscape accent. The plant
grows in heavy clay but will not spread as rapidly as when
grown in lighter soils. In lighter soils, the plant will
spread by rhizomes to the point of being invasive. Manna
Grass will also grow in wet soils.
Propagation: Division.
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