Anemanthele lessoniana . (Pheasant's Tail Grass)
£16.50 incl. VAT
Formerly known as Stipa arundinacea. Fine, wavy grass from New Zealand with flower heads creating a reddish mist. 2ft x 2ft.
Hardiness level Green
A very fine grass from New Zealand with a wavy-hazy fountain of foliage and tall, ethereal flower heads that mass above it to create a reddish mist. Gets approximately two feet high and arches outwards on dense stalks to manage about the same in width. Another victim of ‘Taxonomists Fiddle’ for which the only known cure is tolerance. Used to be called Stipa arundinacea, which is only two syllables shorter frankly and it’s like a slightly larger version of the better known relative - Stipa tenuissima. Amy - our resident grass expert - thinks that Stipa tenuissima is for the sea side but this is more suitable for inland cottage gardens. We don’t argue with Amy.
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FAQs
How fast does Anemanthele lessoniana grow?
Relatively fast growing. 2ft x 2ft in 2-5 years. 3ft if it’s very happy.
How do you take care of Anemanthele lessoniana?
It really deserves to be grown en masse on fairly well drained soil with lots of light. Plant in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Initially plant about 50cm-ish / 2ft apart to allow them to grow into a bold block of their own in the coming years. It’s comparatively short-lived and will last around 3-5 years. It’s good for in-land gardens.
How tall does Anemanthele lessoniana grow?
2ft to a maximum of 3ft.
Do Anemanthele lessoniana prefer sun or shade?
Full sun to partial shade.
Is Anemanthele lessoniana an indoor or outdoor plant?
Outdoor.
