Santa Rosa Gardens

This cultivar of Arundo called Golden Chain originates from Mediterranean Europe.  It was named by Liam Mackenzie in the 1990’s from UK’s Madrona Nursery.  Unlike the Variegata this plant stays somewhat smaller only reaching 7 feet.  The leaves are green outlined in gold.  This grass will hold its color all season without fading.  In the middle of summer it will send up spires of tan feather-like flowers.  This plant is also deer resistant.