Holcus mollis 'Albovariegatus'

(Gramineae/Poaceae). Creeping soft grass. Genus of 8 species of evergreen, spreading hardy perennial grass from woodland and grassland in Europe, North Africa and West Asia. Dense or open spike-like panicles of flattened, 2-flowered spikelets borne in summer. Best in rock gardens or edging and makes an attractive carpeting plant which can even be mown. Will grow in cracks and paving too. Silvery purplish flowers plumes. Smallest of white variegated grasses. Leaves deep green at centre and broadly margined bright white. Eventual Ht 20cm/8". Sold in 9cm pots