Foliage. The weather man appeared to have got it right as I nipped out with my camera at around 7.30am. 1.5 m In summer fine tawny orange/brown glossy ⦠Gorgeous, fast growing, tough as nails, Anemanthele lessoniana or Stipa arundinacea (Pheasant's Tail Grass) is an elegant and impressive ornamental grass that has become a favorite of landscape designers and gardeners. Drought and deer tolerant, it is pest free, disease free and requires very little care and provides year round interest Comb out dead or winter damaged leaves in early spring. Amenanthele lessoniana is a perennial, evergreen grass. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and low... What a fabulous and distinctive hedge! Sale Regular price $11.50 ($7.50 at nursery) 6 estimated available Size. Fabulous planting partners for dahlias,... * Photo Credit: ©judywhite / Garden Photos.com. This two to three foot tall grass has lovely coloration and is pretty much evergreen for me, but a little clean up makes it much better. Adding a hot punch of color in the late spring garden, bold... An excellent border idea for the sunny landscape. A. lessoniana - A. lessoniana is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen to evergreen grass, with arching, mid-green leaves, flushed red or orange in autumn, and airy, arching panicles of reddish-brown flower spikelets in late summer. Cut back every 2 years for a fresh look. Spread: 120cm (47"). Anemanthele lessoniana was previously known as Stipa arundinacea. £47.94 £29.94: 9cm pot. Relish dappled shade! Relish dappled shade! While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. Not sure which Stipa - Feather Grasses to pick?Compare All Stipa - Feather Grasses, Buy Anemanthele lessoniana (New Zealand Wind Grass), Great Plant Combination Ideas with Stipa - Feather Grasses. New Zealand. 2010-02-15. Will tolerate any soil conditions. Common Name: Gossamer Grass, Wind Grass. Highly versatile, it is perfect for, Growing easily in a dense fountain-like clump about 3 ft. tall and wide (90 cm), it enjoys. Anemanthele lessoniana (Wind, Gossamer or Bamboo grass) Enlarge Image . Comb out dead or winter damaged leaves in early spring. Cut back every 2 years for a fresh look. It is topped in summer with airy arching sprays of rosy flowers that hang down, almost kissing the ground, and move into a lovely bronze color in the fall. Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division from mid-spring to early summer. Note this is the default cart. Not sure which Stipa - Feather Grasses to pick? Stipa lessoniana), Pheasant Grass. Description Anemanthele lessoniana or wind grass is a graceful NZ native tussock-type grass with arching copper-tinged foliage. Plant height and spread is seasonal therefore we list by pot size rather than a defined plant size. Description: This native is one of the taller growing grasses. Anemanthele is a genus of plants in the grass family native to New Zealand. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Veldkamp, ... Easy from fresh seed, often naturalises in gardens and can become very invasive. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Can be grown in a variety of situations but does best in dry soil in full sun or partial shade under trees. Gorgeous, fast growing, tough as nails, Stipa arundinacea or Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass) is an elegant and impressive ornamental grass that has become a favorite of landscape designers and gardeners. Species. Anemanthele lessoniana is a graceful tussock type grass, growing up to 1.5m tall with narrow, drooping, reddish colored leaves and feathery flowering heads. They turn into attractive shades of copper, gold and bronze in fall and throughout winter, adding bristling color to the dull winter landscape. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Add to Cart More info about our plant sizes. Anemanthele lessoniana is naturally found throughout New Zealand growing on the coast and into the adjoining mountains. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's tail grass) A tuft forming clump of very fine leaves that are mid-green early in the year, but turn orange-bronze from autumn. Nigel Grange. To use the website as intended please Geranium 'Rozanne' is an exceptional, unique and... One of the earliest hardy Salvia to bloom,... For a beautiful textural presence! Habit. The foliage shows hints of green, bronze and pink. In colder months the leaves become bronzed and streaked turning orange-red in late summer and throughout the winter. Not sure which Stipa - Feather Grasses to pick? Perhaps itâs the third of the evergreens thatâs trickiest to grow well. Semi evergreen. The colour is especially valuable in winter when there may be less to catch your eye in the garden. (Syn. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Anemanthele Anemanthele. If you are looking... Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. Pheasant Tail Grass is a clumping large arching grass with colorful surprises throughout the year. Anemanthele lessoniana is a valuable evergreen perennial grass with narrow leathery dark green arching leaves. Also known as New Zealand Wind grass, the tall flower heads sway around gracefully in the breeze from summer onwards. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds and low... What a fabulous and distinctive hedge! Anemanthele lessoniana : harder. Highly versatile, it is perfect for, Growing easily in a dense fountain-like clump about 3 ft. tall and wide (90 cm), it enjoys. Species. To 30â³ tall and a little wider the army green arching foliage takes on dramatic orange and red tints if given just a little stress. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Anemanthele is a stunning subject for mass planting but as a short-lived New Zealand native the key is a steady supply of new plants. Anemanthele lessoniana Pheasant Tail Grass is a clumping large arching grass with colorful surprises throughout the year. Eryngium x zabelii 'Jos Eijking' (Sea Holly), Cirsium rivulare 'Atropurpureum' (Plume Thistle), Lobelia x speciosa 'Vedrariensis' (Lobelia), Molinia caerulea subsp. If you are looking... Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Helen Plant Doctor A very tough and also attractive ornamental grass Anemanthele lessoniana is an evergreen species commonly called Pheasantâs Tail Grass. In spite of dropping its seeds, this grass does not self-sow easily and so is not likely to spread or become invasive. Also called Stipa arundinacea. Stipa arundinacea) 6 × 9cm pots: £47.94 £29.94: 6 × 9cm pots. Gorgeous, fast growing, tough as nails, Stipa arundinacea or Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass) is an elegant and impressive ornamental grass that has become a favorite of landscape designers and gardeners. A most distinctive and singular species which could only be confused with the common introduced grass Piptatherum miliaceuum (L.) Coss. Accept A beautiful ⦠Create seductive plant combinations like this one. Semi-evergreen, with an open growth habit, it exhibits arching, dark green, thread-like leaves, that sway gracefully in the slightest breeze. Anemanthele lessoniana â Pheasantâs Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass. Scientific Name: Anemanthele Veldk. Description. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. 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