Anemanthele lessoniana
Anemanthele lessoniana
A really beautiful evergreen grass with hues of green, red, bronze and gold. Lovely in borders or pots. Up to 80cm.
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Description
A really beautiful evergreen grass with hues of green, red, bronze and gold. Lovely in borders or pots. Not reliably hardy in cold, wet areas of the UK but fine outdoors in milder areas. Up to 80cm.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Pheasant Tail Grass. Syn Stipa arundinacea |
| Type | ornamental grass |
| Height | 30cm to 60cm |
| Colour | orange |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | late summer |
| Soil Type | drained,dry |
| Aspect | sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
This lovely plant thrives outdoors in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset especially. It seems to be hardy down to about -7C, but can't withstand prolonged wet and cold spells.