Description
Anemelanthe lessoniana is a semi evergreen clump forming grass with with narrow arching leaves, becoming tinted with red or orange in summer and autumn. Airy arching sprays of red-brown flowers develop in late summer. It is ideal to plant in a gravel garden or a sunny spot in a flower borders and beds where it will provide lovely structure and form all year round. A perfect companion with other grasses, and also blends well with perennial flowering plants or shrubs.
Anemelanthe lessoniana
Pheasant’s tail grass
Semi evergreen
Native to the UK: No
Flowers: August – December
Aspect: in full sun/ part shade
Soil preference: any soil type, dry & well drained
Height: 50cm – 1metre
Spread: 1m- 1.5metres
Growing advice:
It is semi evergreen so may lose some leaves through the winter. Therefore comb through the plants in the Spring wearing gloves to remove any dead foliage.
Do not allow the roots to become waterlogged, as it will grow happily in dry conditions.
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