Spartina pectinata 'Aureomarginata'

(Gramineae/Poaceae). Arching dark green ribbon-like foliage thinly margined rich gold. Sun. moist soil. Panicles borne high above foliage from late summer onwards composed of curious green comb-like spikelets from which hang conspicuous purple anthers. Spikelets later turn reddish-brown. Eventual Ht 6'/2m. Sold in 9cm pots