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Aciphylla aurea

Aciphylla aurea, Golden Spaniard

Aciphylla aurea, commonly known as Golden Spaniard, is a robust and large grass with spiky, golden-green leaves that grows as a clump to 1 m high and wide. It carries a tall, robust, flower head with yellow, star shaped flowers which can remain for up to 2 years. Aciphylla aurea is great for mass planting and makes for an interesting landscape plant in a mixed planting.

Aciphylla aurea grass with yellow flowers.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAciphylla aurea, Golden Spaniard

Aciphylla aurea Details

Aciphylla aurea, commonly known as Golden Spaniard, is a robust and large grass with spiky, golden-green leaves that grows as a clump to 1 m high and wide. It carries a tall, robust, flower head with yellow, star shaped flowers which can remain for up to 2 years. This grass is extremely cold hardy and will tolerate dry conditions as well as coastal environments. Aciphylla aurea is great for mass planting and makes for an interesting landscape plant in a mixed planting.

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