Chionochloa rubra

Name: Chionochloa rubra
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10065f
Price: 16.32 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Red Tussock Grass, Chionochloa rubra NZ, Red Tussock

Chionochloa rubra, commonly known as Red Tussock, is a tussock grass that produces red leaves with a graceful arch. It grows to 1 m tall and wide in full sun on a well-drained site. Chionochloa rubra is often mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in alpine gardens, used in rock gardens and borders, or used to line an entrance or path.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.00 m
Spread:	1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian, Rock
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Red Tussock Grass, Chionochloa rubra NZ, Red Tussock

Chionochloa rubra Details

Chionochloa rubra, commonly known as Red Tussock, is a large and striking NZ native tussock grass. It produces long and slender red leaves with a graceful arch which appears to flow in light breezes. It typically grows to 1 m tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will grow well in partial shade conditions but colouring tends to be less intense. It is tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates, wind, coastal conditions, and a range of soil types, except the extremes of wet and dry. Chionochloa rubra is commonly planted alongside water features, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in alpine plantings, used in rock gardens, added to borders, or used to line a path. Red Tussock makes a fantastic addition wherever it is used.