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Pheasants Tail Grass
Anemanthele lessoniana (syn. Stipa arundinacea)
A tall striking evergreen grass with arching green leaves that catch the wind and turn fiery orangey bronze in winter. Purple green flower panicles in mid summer
Position:
Full sun
Soil:
Prefers moist but well drained soil
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Flowering Period:
Mid summer
Flower Colour:
Other Features:
Superb as an architectural plant giving summer and winter interest. Ideal in prairie planting and for detecting the breeze in sensory gardens.
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
Garden Care:
Add organic compost on planting and osmacote type fertiliser. Requires little maintenance, just a spring and autumn tidy to remove any dead or damaged leaves.
Eventual Height: 1mt
Eventual Spread:
1mt
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Approx Pot Size |
Approx Height |
Price |
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2 litre pot |
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£4.80 |
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