Chionochloa conspicua (Hunangamoho Grass, Plumed Tussock Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Chionochloa |
| Species | conspicua |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to New Zealand. Genus name from the Greek word 'chion' which means snow and 'chloe', meaning grass, in reference to the foliage. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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