Family: Poaceae

Scientific Name: Arrhenatherum elatius var bulbosum Variegatum

Common Name: Bulbous Oat Grass, Tuber Oat Grass

DescriptionA clumping cool season grass with white-striped foliage.
Pronunciation(aah-ren-AH-ther-um)(el-AH-tee-us) (bul-BOH-sum)(var-ee-uh-GAH-tum)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Grass Ornamental
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull sun
Moistureaverage to moist
Soil & Sitewell drained, acid
Temperaturecool season grass
Flowerssmall, erect oat-like spikes
LeavesCommon name comes from the bulbous nodes below the foliage at the base of the plant. Clump forming with showy white striped leaves.
Dimensions6-12 inches tall, clump forming
Propagationdivision
Notes & Reference#92-The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grass (John Greenlee)
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