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Chionochloa rigida

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wī kura, Snow Tussock

Chionochloa rigida is a large Snow Tussock grass with slender, tawny-green foliage and graceful flower panicles in summer. It grows to 1 m tall and wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Chionochloa rigida is hardy and is often planted alongside water features, mass planted on a bank, included in rock gardens, or used to line a walkway or driveway. Snow Tussock is the perfect plant for alpine themed gardens.

Chionochloa rigida plant.
The average plant height is 30 cm
$16.32

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Borders, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known aswī kura, Snow Tussock

What is the optimum Chionochloa rigida spacing?

The optimum Chionochloa rigida spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 80 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 1.2 metres apart. The Chionochloa rigida spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 90-100 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Chionochloa rigida in NZ?

Chionochloa rigida is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Chionochloa rigida is favoured by landscape designers across NZ. It is the showy flower heads, tidy form, and versatility of this plant that makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

What is required for Chionochloa rigida care?

The most important part of Chionochloa rigida care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very easy plant to care for.

Chionochloa rigida for sale in NZ

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5 from 2 customers
Sarah Williamson - Wellington

Thanks for sending well-grown plants and all the advice.

Francis Mason - Waikato

great plants

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