Glyceria maxima aquatica ‘variegated’, Variegated manna grass is a rhizomatous perennial grass that thrives in moist areas with sun to part shade. Emerging early in the Spring with young pink foliage, Variegated manna grass reaches about a foot tall through the season and has leaves striped in a creamy eggnog tan and bright green. Best kept contained in a pot because it will wander into other plants if left unrestrained. Hardy in zones 4-11.
Exposure
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Spring |
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Summer |
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Fall |
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Winter |
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Foliage Color
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Critter Resistance
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Cool Season Grass |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Drought Tolerant |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Great Foliage |
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Mass Planting |
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Naturalizing |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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4 |
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5 |
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6 |
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7 |
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8 |
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9 |
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10 |
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11 |
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