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Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens'
£4.50
Common Name: Banded rush
Flowering Period: insignificant flower
UK Native? No - garden origin
Pot Size: 1 litre aquatic pot

(4-10 sun)   75x75cm

(syn Scirpus) 'Albescens' is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial bog grass with cylindrical grey-green stems which are ringed in cream. The small brown flowers are insignificant and the plant is grown for its architectural and visual impact. Plant in an sunny position in rich boggy soil or as a marginal in up to 30cm/12in of water. Tolerant of slow moving water. Stems collapse in late autumn and are easily removed.

This plant was added to our catalogue on Friday 18 April, 2008.
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My lovely geranium plants arrived safely this morning. I must say that the packaging was second to none, the plants healthy and happy and the service you offer is outstanding. My geranium collection is growing, but in future there is only one place I will consider buying from and that is Penlan Perennials! Thankyou so much. I am as happy as my plants! PW, Llanrwst (June 2008)