Agrostis lessoniana
PHEASANT'S TAIL GRASS, NEW ZEALAND WIND GRASS
Poaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

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Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Agrostis lessoniana
PHEASANT'S TAIL GRASS, NEW ZEALAND WIND GRASS
Poaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial or grass

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
1.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple-green

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn

Leaves: mid green; orange & gold in autumn; turning bronze in winter


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & oriental designs

Uses: informal hedge, informal edging, pot, mass planting, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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