January Plant of the Month

It’s been around for a while, which points towards its usefulness as an evergreen grass in midwinter. Mounds of light gold to cream and green variegated foliage spiralling out from the centre of the plant that are illuminated by low winter sunshine. 

A low maintenance plant that just needs a comb out of autumn leaves and a freshen up in spring. Do not cut back the whole clump as this will spoil its shape. It forms a graceful, arching shape that doesn’t spread.

Happy in light shade or sun. Soil not too wet. Height 30cm – 50cm.

Posts from the blog:

Adding annuals

A selection of recommended annuals.

The bees are a’ buzzing!

The garden is alive with bees as they gather pollen from a whole host of flowers.

Unfurling ferns

Take the opportunity to get close up to your ferns and admire the fascinating structures that exist within this family of ancient plants.

Plant sleuth

This mystery plant had leaves that were still lush in October but with no sign of any flowers to give me a lead.