Golden Oats

Position: full sunSoil: moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soilRate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Flower colour: purplish-green maturing to pale goldOther features: the flowers make attractive dried flower arrangementsHardiness: fully hardyArching stems of glistening, golden, oat-like flowerheads above clumps of slender, grey-green leaves. This majestic evergreen grass is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny, mixed or new perennial border. Perfect for introducing movement, it looks stunning under-planted with the rich purple flowerheads of Allium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation'.Garden care: When planting always wear stout gardening gloves to protect against the sharp edges of the basal leaves. Wearing gloves, comb through the plant in early spring to remove dead foliage....more Price: £7.95 Source: Crocus •