Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe to North Western China
Plant Profile: Glyceria maxima 'Variegata'
Names
Variegated Manna Grass
Phonetic Spelling:glih-SEER-ee-ah MAX-ih-ma vay-ree-eh-GAY-tah
Genus:Glyceria
Species:maxima
Family:Poaceae
Manna grass thrives in moist environments and is ideally suited for planting near streams, along the edges of lakes, or within water gardens. Its striking green leaves, adorned with vibrant cream and yellow stripes, make it a visually appealing choice. However, this plant propagates through rhizomes and can become quite invasive in fertile garden soil, making it challenging to eradicate.
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Feature Summary
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Tags
#yellow
#water garden
#variegated leaves
#riparian
#ornamental grass
#water plant
#stream banks
#rhizomes
#creamy white
#pond edge
#wet soils tolerant
#bog gardens
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Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe to North Western China
Perennial
Leaves
Variegated
Semi-evergreen
Gold/Yellow
Variegated
Cream/Tan
Simple
Lanceolate
Entire
> 6 inches
1-3 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Water Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Semi-evergreen
Arching
Erect
Spreading
Clumping
Rapid
High
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Occasionally Wet
Frequent Standing Water
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Fruit
Caryopsis
Flowers
Insignificant
Stem
Landscape
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Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Attributes
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Leaves
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Description
Variegated
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Color
Cream/Tan
Gold/Yellow
Variegated
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Type
Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Shape
Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Margin
Crenate
Crenulate
Dentate
Denticulate
Doubly Crenate
Doubly Dentate
Doubly Serrate
Entire
Lobed
Serrate
Sinuate
Undulate
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Whole Plant Traits
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Cultural Conditions
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Fruit
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Fruit Type
Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Flowers
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Flower Inflorescence
Catkin
Corymb
Cyme
Head
Insignificant
Panicle
Raceme
Solitary
Spadix
Spike
Umbel
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Stem
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata' Landscape
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Glyceria maxima 'Variegata': Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
