General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Plant Height: 2 - 3 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 4 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Provides winter interest
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • New Zealand Wind Grass
  • Pheasant's Tail Grass
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Anemanthele lessoniana
  • Synonym: Stipa arundinacea

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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-07-25

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery

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