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Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana

Name: Anemanthele lessoniana
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10001e
Price: 19.3 NZD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

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Anemanthele lessoniana (aka Stipa arundinacea), commonly known as Gossamer Grass, is a NZ native grown for its colourful foliage. Slender blades emerge green then develop orange and bronze highlights which are accentuated during winter. Gossamer grass grows to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Anemanthele lessoniana is commonly added to mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in border plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Anemanthele lessoniana, Anemanthele lessoniana Grass, Bent Grass, Stipa arundinacea, Pheasant Grass, New Zealand Wind Grass, Gossamer Grass, Anemanthele, Anemanthele lessoniana Pheasants Tail Grass

Anemanthele lessoniana Grass

Anemanthele lessoniana grass is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful foliage. Slender blades emerge green then develop orange and bronze highlights which are accentuated during winter. Rose-red flower stems are borne in summer and provide a lovely display as they shimmer in the wind. Gossamer grass grows to about 80 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of short periods of dry, coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates, but will not tolerate prolonged wet. Anemanthele lessoniana grass grass is commonly added to mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in border plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas. Landscape designers will often include it in gardens for its elegant and graceful appearance.

Is Anemanthele lessoniana An Invasive Grass?

Anemanthele lessoniana is a beautiful ornamental grass native to New Zealand. While it's not considered invasive in NZ, it can become invasive in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with Mediterranean climates like California and the Pacific Northwest. Wind easily carries its seeds, allowing it to spread quickly to new areas and it can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, making it difficult to control its spread.