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Identifying Variegated Arundo Grass (Arundo donax variegata)

Andrea in Southern Kentucky sent a photo of a large, attractive plant in her new home's garden. Wants identification and care info.

Identification (C.L.)

It's Arundo donax variegata (variegated Arundo grass). Care: organic fertilizer in spring, deep weekly soaking if no rain. Cut down in fall for fresh spring growth. Gets very large.

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